Senior Design Manager

JLL • Salt Lake, UT

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Design Manager will join JLL’s Global Design team and work with project teams around the world to advance design excellence across a client’s portfolio. This experienced architecture and design professional will partner with real estate leaders, business partners, and service providers to balance global design consistency with regional effectiveness. The role collaborates with clients, architects, and project management teams to turn visions into innovative design solutions. It requires an on-site presence at the client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, at least three days per week. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 10+ years of post-education experience practicing architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading design projects from concept through completion.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, materials, and construction integration processes.
• Experience managing design teams, consultants, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to balance creative vision with budgetary and business constraints.
• Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from initial concept through project completion, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and stakeholders.
• Consult with clients to understand project requirements, preferences, and business objectives and develop bespoke design concepts.
• Direct and support design teams, evaluate project performance, and manage external consultants and vendors.
• Review design proposals, including mood boards, material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts, while maintaining alignment with budget constraints.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors to integrate design elements into the construction process.
• Source and liaise with vendors, artisans, and suppliers to identify materials, furnishings, and accessories that support project design goals.
• Apply design principles, aesthetics, and user experience considerations throughout projects.
• Communicate design concepts clearly and persuasively to executives, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Consider business context, customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape when making design decisions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed