Facilities Planner and Designer

Franklin Templeton•Baltimore, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Real Estate Planning and Design team manages Franklin Templeton’s global office portfolio to ensure welcoming, functional, and safe workplaces. The team partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to strategically manage the real estate footprint. Working here means joining a service-driven team that plays a critical role in enhancing the overall workplace experience for employees and visitors across all locations. This is a HYBRID position requiring minimum of 3 days per week in office. The applicants must be working in EST time zone. Preferred locations: St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale or Baltimore.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree PLUS 5 (five) years’ experience in Interior Design or Architecture
Expertise in workplace space planning, including test fits and furniture layouts
Experience across all phases of workplace projects (programming, SD, DD, CD, CA)
Experience with furniture specification and procurement
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic)
Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze data and drawings
Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of global planning and design strategies by aligning workplace solutions with business objectives.
Lead and support space planning initiatives, translating business needs into efficient, functional, and well-designed environments.
Ensure high-quality, compliant design outcomes that meet corporate standards, life safety, and accessibility requirements.
Support the execution of complex, multi-region projects from concept through construction, including stakeholder coordination and approvals.
Drive operational efficiency through effective furniture planning, asset management, and accurate portfolio data tracking.
Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver consistent, scalable design solutions across the portfolio.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
Recognition rewards
Comprehensive benefits package
Range of competitive healthcare options
Insurance
Disability benefits
Employee stock investment program
Learning resources
Career development programs
Reimbursement for certain education expenses
Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
Motivational wellbeing program
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria