Manager, Interior Design
About The Position
WeWork is seeking a Design Manager for its Global Design Studio to create vibrant co-working environments, collaborative spaces, and special projects, and to develop studio standards and processes. The position supports projects in the United States and Canada and calls for a cross-functional approach in collaboration with global teams, including architects, interior designers, graphic artists, and workplace strategists. The successful candidate will encourage high-quality, creative thinking and report to a Global Creative Director. Rapid project schedules require strong organization, tenacity, and collaboration; periodic travel may be required. A portfolio is required for consideration. Candidates may be placed at the Manager or Senior Manager level based on their qualifications. The role leads and mentors regional Interior Design team members, oversees design from concept through execution, and ensures that project work reflects WeWork brand standards and suits each market, neighborhood, and program. It includes producing design and handoff packages in Revit, coordinating with Architecture, Procurement, vendors, and project stakeholders, and monitoring design execution during staging and closeout.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of professional design experience in high-quality commercial or hospitality interiors; mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experience will also be considered.
- At least 2 years of people management experience.
- BS or BA degree with a major in Interior Design or Architecture.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding and thoughtful work.
- Self-directed, with a high level of initiative and a can-do attitude.
- Resourceful problem solver and quick learner.
- Comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Impeccable, concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong time-management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
- Experience working with project schedules, including timelines, quantities, prices, and SKUs.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Revit, and AutoCAD.
- Fluency in the local language or dialect and a high command of spoken and written English.
- Portfolio submission is required for consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Enscape.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Working knowledge of SketchUp.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and program for projects in the United States and Canada.
- Manage and mentor regional team members by providing guidance, feedback, and assistance.
- Organize and lead one-on-one discussions with Interior Design staff to plan and track their growth.
- Collaborate with the Architecture Team on layouts, functional requirements, high-level programming, code analysis, and space planning.
- Produce design and handoff packages using Revit, including programming, layouts, Architect of Record (AoR) and general contractor (GC) handoffs, and stakeholder deliverables.
- Communicate project updates regularly to management and the project team.
- Ensure project design intent follows WeWork brand standards and best practices.
- Develop design concepts, moods, and implementation methods from concept through project execution.
- Produce complete design packages, including interior design drawings, lighting strategy, millwork schematics, FF&E specifications, and technical drawings; coordinate AoR and GC handoffs.
- Identify and select design trends, materials, and FF&E that align with brand standards.
- Work with Procurement to generate and manage FF&E project schedules, track supply-chain details such as lead times, quantities, and finishes, and maintain internal catalogues and FF&E design standards.
- Liaise with vendors; review materials and samples; and manage the material library.
- Monitor design execution during staging and closeout to maintain design intent through installation.
- Lead internal and external team meetings as needed, providing clear, concise, actionable agendas and communication.
Benefits
- 20 days of paid time off.
- Approximately 13 paid holidays.
- 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Competitive healthcare benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Role-specific incentive plan eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
