Senior Workplace Designer (5 to 8 years' experience)
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Workplace Designer to support Ford Land workplace projects at the client's campus in Dearborn, Michigan. The designer will guide small- to medium-sized projects from early test fits through construction, developing test fits, space plans and design concepts, protecting design intent, and reviewing others’ work. The role works closely with Ford Land design leadership and project teams, collaboratively and independently as needed. Experience with full documentation is valued for reviewing architectural packages. The designer will identify client goals and quality expectations, evaluate program fit against workplace standards, provide initial design direction, and coordinate with external architects of record and consultants when projects require full documentation. The role participates in early design phases and project meetings, represents Ford Land's design objectives, and ensures HSSE compliance. Work is performed on-site, though on-site requirements may change in response to client needs.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills, including the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions and financial-related calculations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with interior-focused design projects and understanding of human-centered design principles and their application to workplace space planning.
- Experience supporting design programs across multiple sites or a corporate real estate portfolio.
- Master's degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
- Experience with full documentation for reviewing architectural packages.
Responsibilities
- Identify client project goals, objectives and quality expectations through data and research.
- Develop test fits and space plans to evaluate program fit against Ford Land workplace standards.
- Provide initial design direction and concept-level design intent, and partner with and transition scopes to an external Architect of Record as needed.
- Act as a liaison between the client and project team and support lasting relationships.
- Ensure HSSE compliance in designs and project work.
- Assist with programming and schematic or concept design phases.
- Participate in meetings with customers, contractors and project management teams, representing Ford Land's design goals and initiatives.
- Coordinate with consultants and external Architects of Record on projects requiring full documentation, under the direction of senior project architects.
- Apply standard design principles and techniques to typical assignments and escalate complex issues to senior team members.
- Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values and contribute to consensus-building.
- Work within established guidelines and policies, exercising sound judgment on day-to-day design decisions.
Benefits
- A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
