Job Title
Sr. DesignerJob Description Summary
We are seeking a talented, motivated Senior Designer to lead commercial interior design projects from programming through design. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert of a client's standards, collaborating with internal teams, architects, project managers, and clients to implement innovative, functional spatial solutions for commercial office design. The ideal candidate pairs strong creative vision with sharp technical execution, balancing hands-on design document production with team mentorship.Job Description
We are seeking a talented, motivated Senior Designer to lead commercial interior design projects from programming through design. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert of a client's standards, collaborating with internal teams, architects, project managers, and clients to implement innovative, functional spatial solutions for commercial office design. The ideal candidate pairs strong creative vision with sharp technical execution, balancing hands-on design document production with team mentorship.
Principal Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design process, including client programming, space planning, occupancy analysis, and the creation of comprehensive design documents.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate directly with clients to translate their operational needs and brand standards into functional layouts.
- Team Development & Mentorship: Mentor junior designers, foster a collaborative environment, and actively support the onboarding and training of new Project Designers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams, external consultants, and project managers to ensure design integrity and seamless delivery.
- Quality Control & Compliance: Maintain a high level of quality control across all deliverables, ensuring strict compliance with accessibility standards, building codes, and life safety regulations.
- Project & Deadline Execution: Manage schedules and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects, being able to pivot between projects ensuring milestones are met without sacrificing design quality.
- Innovation: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current design methodologies, and technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NAAB-accredited institution.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in the design and construction industry, with a proven track record of managing commercial or corporate projects independently.
- Technical Proficiency: Professional-level proficiency in Revit is required
- Knowledge Base: Working understanding of building codes, standard construction principles, and commercial interior design best practices.
- Professional Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and time-management skills, with the ability to confidently communicate design concepts to corporate stakeholders.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NAAB-accredited institution
- 5+ years of progressive experience in the design and construction industry managing commercial or corporate projects independently
- Professional-level proficiency in Revit
- Working understanding of building codes, standard construction principles, and commercial interior design best practices
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and life safety regulations
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and time-management skills
- Experience mentoring junior designers and supporting onboarding/training
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
