Job Description

Who we Are.
As a Workplace Design Manager you will be responsible for: Coordinating the successful management of the design solution across multiple projects in the APJC region, serving as the creative lead and producer. You will contribute to the creative thought and ideation process, pull together innovative solutions and document final output throughout all phases of the design process.

Who You\'ll Work With
You are part of our Workplace Experience team in Workplace Resources where you will work with a diverse group across the company who care deeply about people, are highly driven and who strive for excellence and continuous improvement.

Who You Are
You are passionate about design. You have the ability to think conceptually and realistically about the workplace. Ideally with experience working on commercial Interior Design projects.

You must be self-motivated and self-managed and have the ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects at a given time. With strong listening and problem-solving skills, you should be able to work effectively on a cross-functional team.

You will be supporting the workplace design activities for projects in the APJC portfolio, helping to develop creative design concepts that can be successfully measured against creative brief.

You will own the design lane of our projects, working with clients and partners to develop and lead concept development, create and present design solutions and coordinate a complete set of contract documents with Project Manager oversight.

As you lead the creative process to extract the ask, define and create the solution and document the outcome, you will communicate concepts and ideas to others through written, drawn and verbal means.

We expect you to interact regularly with design and construction and team members as needed for the completion of assigned projects.

We estimate there could be 10%-20% travel to project sites as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills
It would be helpful if you have

• A Bachelor\'s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with LEED , the International WELL Building Standard or other sustainability and wellness standards, would be a bonus! We expect you to be able to research building codes and accessibility guidelines in various jurisdictions if needed as well.

Good client communication and management skills are key, with a strong and confident ability to visually present ideas, and guide client decision making. We \'d like someone with strong space planning skills, with focus on creating efficiencies while driving innovative planning.

It would be useful is you have experience with Change Management and Design Thinking methodologies.

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