Space Strategist, Planning & Design

JLL • Milwaukee, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Space Strategist for a key financial client account to oversee preliminary programming and planning for corporate workplace projects. The role helps ensure workplace environments are innovative, functional, aligned with business goals, and consistent with the client’s brand and standards. The strategist supports cross-functional teams, collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners, and develops planning solutions for future workplaces that meet employee and stakeholder needs. The position is based on-site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and requires some travel to other corporate locations, estimated at 10%. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The expected compensation is $120,000–$132,000 per year.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience working on commercial interior design projects, preferably for large organizations or financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Experience with extensive space planning, occupancy planning, and programming phases of the design process.
• Ability to ensure planning strategies align with the brand, respond to current workplace behaviors, and drive efficiencies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and provide high-quality client service.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local building codes, inclusive design strategies, ADA requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong knowledge of workplace trends, space planning, furniture solutions, inclusive design, sustainability practices, and building systems.
• Ability to navigate internal political space-planning conversations and determine when to escalate matters to executive team members.
• Some travel to other corporate locations, estimated at 10%.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with WELL Building Standards, LEED certification, or other sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Guide stakeholder conversations about client-aligned design guidelines, standards, and planning practices.
• Develop programmatic documents that summarize business goals, planning strategies, and equitable application of existing client standards.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to future conversations.
• Evolve programmatic documents into planning solutions.
• Create multiple test-fit and space-planning scenarios and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Stay current with workplace design trends and best practices, applying innovative solutions to evolving needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• 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 comprehensive benefits focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior