Manager, Interior Design

WeWork•New York, NY

About The Position

WeWork seeks a Design Manager for its Global Design Studio to create vibrant coworking environments, collaborative spaces, and special projects, and to develop the standards and processes used by the Studio. The role works with an international, interdisciplinary team and other global functional groups, bringing a cross-functional mindset and encouraging creative thinking. It is focused on projects in the United States and Canada, and may require periodic travel. Portfolios must be submitted for consideration. Candidates may be placed at the Manager or Senior Manager level based on their qualifications. The position reports to a Global Creative Director.

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, thoughtful work.
Self-directed, with strong 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 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, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
Experience in mixed-use residential, cultural, or institutional interiors.

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 project teams.
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 strategies, millwork schematics, FF&E specifications, and technical drawings, and 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 catalogs and FF&E design standards.
Liaise with vendors; review materials and samples; and manage the materials library.
Monitor design execution during staging and closeout to ensure design intent is maintained through installation.
Lead internal and external team meetings as needed, with clear, concise, and actionable agendas and communications.