Associate Design Manager, Workplace Interiors

JLL•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Workplace Associate Design Manager for JLL's Global Design team, you will hold a talented position based in New York with responsibilities within the Americas region and reporting to the Americas Team Lead. The role offers a unique client-side opportunity and the privilege to work both in (and on) some of the most unique office fit-outs in the world while working closely with best-in-class architectural practices across the region to deliver projects with Capital Project, Facilities, Infrastructure, and AV partners. You'll provide support Design Management for various projects in the Americas region while maintaining a high standard of care to look and feel (including the implementation and technical coordination of standards) for all environments, including where architecture meets MEP, AV, IT, and other building systems.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design required
3+ years' experience working on commercial Interior Design projects, corporate interiors experience required
Solid knowledge of building codes and accessibility guidelines with ability to research codes in various jurisdictions assigned (North, South, and LATAM Markets)
Experience in architectural design including MEP and complex technical building systems, with focus on interiors
Understanding of trends and history of architectural design, furniture, and materials
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively as proactive collaborator
Excellent communicator with well-developed presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong space planning skills with focus on creating efficiencies while driving innovative planning
Extensive knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, and general knowledge of budget tiers
Creative problem-solving abilities with enthusiasm for learning new skills
Seeks out and responds well to feedback and direction from others
Flexible, strategic approach to working effectively under pressure and with sense of urgency
Technical knowledge of furniture, furniture systems, and ability to work with dealers/manufacturers
Technical knowledge of contract drawings, details, and construction abilities
Construction administration and field experience required
Fluent in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
Must submit professional portfolio of workplace projects and relevant sectors

Nice To Haves

Progress towards architectural license or NCIDQ certification
Understanding of existing contracts and vendor relationships for furniture, finishes, and architectural elements
Ability to navigate exceptions and circumstances of when using non-standardized products
Strong design aesthetic with attention to detail and emphasis on concept and design "story"
Design approach that offers balance of creative and technical aspects within corporate environment
Experience implementing and developing Process templates and protocols library
Knowledge of global standards implementation and workplace design strategy
Experience with photo and digital library maintenance
Understanding of capital delivery process and consultant deliverable management

Responsibilities

Provide support Design Management for various projects in Americas region while maintaining high standard of care to look and feel (including implementation and technical coordination of standards) for all environments
Support workplace management teams in developing design solutions for business requirements, including management of drawing production via 3rd party as required
Adhere to established global standards and global design process with understanding of standard furniture configurations and finish applications
Provide written, verbal, and visual communication/direction to consultant teams regarding planning, presentation, or standards-related feedback with emphasis on documentation
Support Design Management of complex external consultant teams consisting of Architects, Engineers, and specialists while working closely with Project Management team
Assist in developing and delivering architectural briefs to Architectural teams/consultants based on collection of business and stakeholder requirements
Assist in design portion of Capital Delivery including workplace design from inception to completion (close-out and end-user move-in), including management of consultant deliverables and overall design process
Provide design input and/or solutions as required for maintenance and improvements of office portfolio
Participate in ongoing development of group's work on Workplace Design Strategy, Design Standards, and Process while working with established planning metrics, standard space configurations, and inclusivity requirements