Design Manager - Workplace Interiors - Senior

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
110K-140K Annually
Senior level
Consulting • Design
The Role
Lead and manage multiple corporate interior architecture projects through all phases, oversee budgets and schedules, mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and consultants, ensure quality and profitability, and participate in proposals and firm marketing.
Summary Generated by Built In

We design spaces, services and experiences for organizations seeking new ways to provide value for themselves by fostering healthier, more effective workplaces. We are searching for an experienced Design Manager with a successful track record of managing all phases of interior architecture projects and leading multiple complex projects at the same time.  
 
Your Role

A Design Manager at Gensler works with autonomy to be responsible for execution of a variety of project types and sizes and will lead all phases of projects. They will be involved in all phases of the project delivery and must have a working knowledge of this process with the ability to deliver the successful completion of a project. A Design Manager will work/interact with and mentor junior staff to encourage a high level of design and ensure client satisfaction through being the main point of contact for the client in all work produced.  
 
What You Will Do

  • Act as lead design manager for a variety of project types 

  • Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project 

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans  

  • Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants  

  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements  

  • Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing  

  • Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews  

  • Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks  

  • Mentor junior staff  

  • Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation  

  • Other related duties as assigned  

 

Your Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Design Management experience in an Architecture firm, working on corporate interiors architecture project types 

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture

  • Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation 

  • Accredited Professional certification (Architectural License or Interior Design Certification

  • Experience with:  LEED, FITWEL, WELL, LIVING BUILDING (LFA), PASSIVE HOUSE (CPHC), or other relevant programs

  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects  

  • Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability  

  • Desire to mentor junior staff  

  • High level of design competence  

  • Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility 

  • Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project)

  • Revit, AutoCAD and InDesign skills 

 

*The base salary will be estimated between $110,000 - $140,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience 
 
Life at Gensler 

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. 

 

We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

 

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.  

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of Design Management experience in an architecture firm on corporate interiors projects
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
  • Accredited Professional certification (Architectural License or Interior Design Certification)
  • Sustainable design experience
  • Hands-on LEED project participation
  • Experience with LEED, FITWEL, WELL, Living Building (LFA), Passive House (CPHC) or similar programs
  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects
  • Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
  • Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
  • Desire to mentor junior staff
  • High level of design competence
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
  • Revit, AutoCAD and InDesign skills

Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
7,309 Employees
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.

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