Senior Design Manager

JLL•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Design Manager will be part of JLL’s Global Design team, working with project teams around the world to drive design excellence across a client’s portfolio. This experienced architecture and design professional partners with real estate leaders, business partners, service providers, clients, architects, and project management teams to balance global design consistency with regional effectiveness. The role translates client vision into innovative design solutions that elevate project quality. The position leads the design process from initial concept through project completion, including client consultations, design-team and vendor management, design reviews, and collaboration with architects and contractors to integrate design into construction. The role is based on-site at the client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, at least three days per week. JLL does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

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.
At least 10 years of post-education experience practicing architecture.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end 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 shape 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 visions.
Apply design principles, aesthetics, and user-experience considerations throughout each project stage.
Present and explain 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.