Senior Design Manager- Corporate Real Estate [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Design Manager- Corporate Real Estate based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead workplace design initiatives that shape modern corporate environments and enhance employee experiences.
You will oversee interior planning, design development, and project coordination across a diverse portfolio of workplace projects.
The position combines creative expertise, technical knowledge, and client collaboration to deliver high-quality design solutions.
You will work closely with project management, workplace strategy, vendors, and stakeholders to bring concepts from vision to execution.
This role is ideal for a hands-on design leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex workplace challenges.
You will help establish consistent design standards, improve processes, and deliver functional, innovative spaces aligned with business needs.

Accountabilities:

As Senior Design Manager - Corporate Real Estate, you will oversee the complete design process for workplace projects, ensuring solutions meet business objectives, design standards, and client expectations. You will provide technical expertise, coordinate with internal and external partners, and support the continuous improvement of design practices and deliverables.

• Lead the development of comprehensive design packages, including space plans, furniture layouts, power and data plans, ceiling plans, finish selections, specifications, and visualization materials.
• Apply workplace strategy principles to create functional, efficient, and aesthetically aligned interior environments.
• Develop and refine design concepts through test fits, client feedback, and iterative planning processes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, life-safety standards, accessibility requirements, and corporate guidelines.
• Stay current with AI-enabled design, visualization, documentation, and workflow tools, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support responsible adoption of new technologies that enhance design processes and client communication.
• Serve as a key design contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and facilitating approvals throughout project phases.
• Present design concepts, recommendations, and updates to support effective decision-making.
• Collaborate with project managers, workplace strategy teams, architects, contractors, furniture partners, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate furniture selections, specifications, installation planning, and vendor communication.
• Support art package coordination, ensuring selections align with branding and overall design intent.
• Create and maintain design templates, standards, processes, and visual communication tools.
• Review drawings, test fits, and design deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines, budgets, and delivery standards.
• Identify project risks, solve design challenges, and implement effective solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

You are an experienced workplace design professional with strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You combine creativity with operational discipline and can collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in workplace design, commercial interiors, architecture, or related corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple design projects from concept through completion.
• Strong knowledge of interior planning, design development, documentation, and project execution.
• Proficiency with design software including AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating space plans, furniture layouts, finish selections, renderings, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply workplace standards, branding requirements, and business objectives into practical design solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience coordinating with architects, contractors, vendors, furniture dealers, and project teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to independently drive projects forward with limited oversight.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Experience in financial services or another corporate environment is preferred.
• Architectural, Interior Design, or related professional certification is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and potential additional compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, disability benefits, and supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture focused on continuous improvement.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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