Senior Workplace Designer (5 to 8 years' experience)

Turner & Townsend•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ford Land is seeking a workplace designer to guide small- to medium-sized workplace projects from early test fits through construction. The role develops test fits, space plans, and design concepts; protects design intent; and reviews the work of others. The designer collaborates closely with Ford Land design leadership and project teams, works independently when needed, and may review architectural packages. The position is on-site at the client's campus in Dearborn, Michigan. The designer identifies client goals and quality expectations, evaluates program fit against Ford Land workplace standards, provides initial design direction, and coordinates with external Architects of Record when needed. The role also supports early design phases, participates in project meetings, coordinates with consultants, and ensures designs comply with HSSE requirements. The position applies standard design principles and techniques, escalating complex matters to senior team members. The employer describes a collaborative, inclusive workplace that promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment and respects work-life balance. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

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 and fractions and perform other financial-related calculations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on interior-focused design projects.
Understanding of human-centered design principles and how they translate into 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 assess program fit against Ford Land workplace standards.
Provide initial design direction and concept-level design intent; partner with and transition scopes to an external Architect of Record as needed.
Act as a liaison between the client and project team and build and support lasting relationships.
Ensure HSSE compliance in designs and project work.
Assist with early design phases, including programming and schematic or concept design.
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.
Review the work of others and help protect design intent.