Creative Strategist

Overview We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 70 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team. One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Compensation range: $105,000-$130,000/year The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. Benefits: 15 days of PTO 9 Paid holidays Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401k + Employer Match Paid Parental Leave Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500 per year Profit Sharing Position Summary Overview/Position Summary The Creative Strategist Healthcare I is a first-level strategic design leadership role, positioned to shape how One Workplace Healthcare shows up across RFPs, active client engagements, internal initiatives, and the broader market. Creative Strategists lead with insight, originality, and influence - bringing early thinking to new business opportunities, guiding integrated solutions across disciplines, and shaping powerful client experiences. They work across One Workplace brands, driving integration of services such as environmental graphics, décor, custom product design, millwork, construction, and workplace technology. They lead creative engagement strategies, participate in business development efforts, and contribute to internal thought leadership, marketing, and culture initiatives. Responsibilities: Creative Strategy + Engagement Lead creative efforts on strategic pursuits, RFP responses, and new business opportunities. Define creative deliverables and shape the design vision in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Client Experience. Develop and deliver high-impact client presentations, proposals, and interviews. Serve as a creative lead in early-phase engagements, including customer research, programming, and conceptual development. Curate and integrate offerings from across the organization to develop holistic and differentiated project strategies. Cross-Functional Integration Partner across business units to embed offerings such as furnishings, décor, technology, construction, and environmental graphics into unified client solutions. Develop internal processes and tools to support integration, quality assurance, and handoffs between disciplines. Internal Initiatives Lead or support internal projects such as showroom refreshes, rotating vignettes, and creative storytelling moments. Partner with leadership to support company culture, sustainability, and change management initiatives through design. Mentor team members and contribute to internal learning experiences, including workshops, thought leadership, and training. Mentorship + Leadership Actively mentor Design team members on storytelling, engagement, and creative problem-solving. Serve as a peer coach and resource for cross-functional collaborators. Lead internal creative training workshops, cross-training sessions, and onboarding activities. Brand + Market Engagement Contribute to marketing content, case studies, events, and public presentations. Participate in professional organizations (e.g., IIDA, ASID, CoreNet, CREW) to represent the brand and bring external insights into internal practice. Healthcare Market Focus Knowledge of Healthcare industry and market trends and influences. Understands healthcare market requirements for project governance, codes and compliance, products, textiles, infection control, procurement, and medical equipment. Skilled at leading engagements for a variety of project types: Acute Care, Ambulatory, Administrative, Lab, Retail, Behavioral Health, Senior Living. Qualifications: Education/Experience 5+ years of interior design experience desired. Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university preferred. An associate Art's Degree or equivalent may also be considered. Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) or National Architecture Board (NAB) accreditation preferred. One or more professional certifications required: NCIDQ, CID, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC, 6 Sigma, PMI, etc. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Competencies Requires an optimistic people-focused leader who leads by example as well as experience. High comfort level leading workshops for groups of all sizes. Understanding of Design Thinking methodologies and mindset. High degree of empathy and emotional intelligence with the ability to understand issues from the perspective of others. Effectively manages complex projects with many players and objectives. Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks. Highly effective in formal presentation settings; one on one and in large groups. Effectively facilitates conversations and interpersonal engagements such as workshops. Advanced proficiency in a variety of software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office. CET Designer, 20/20 CAP, Revit, BIM 360, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign desired. Expert level knowledge of commercial and healthcare furniture products and systems furnishings. Expert ability to apply interior design principles, to include texture, color, form, function, materiality balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, historical precedent, sustainability, Gestalt, symbolism, cognition, and perception. Expert ability to deliver full-service interior design solutions including, architectural finishes, lighting, furnishings, and décor. Expert level understanding of building codes, regulations, ADA. Ability to draw/sketch by hand. Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client needs. Complex reading and writing skills, basic math skills, judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension. Physical Requirements Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Judgement/decision making, analysis/comprehension. #J-18808-Ljbffr