We are seeking a talented and passionate Design Manager with at least 7 - 10 years of design experience to join one of our architectural studios. This position will reinforce team standards at the Project Team level ensuring high-quality design work that aligns with the Workshop/APD brand. They will ideally have managerial experience and a desire to mentor and train junior team members. The Design Manager will report to both the Design Director and Managing Director.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Efficiently lead and oversee the Project Team through design process
- Motivate team to complete deliverables and ensure team has a clear understanding processes and deadlines.
- Act as a mentor, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training to junior Project Team members.
- Develop and execute architectural and interior design across all project phases in accordance with Workshop/APD vision and in conformance with brand standards.
- Has a People First and growth team skill set
- Can effectively create narrative based design concepts that continually push Workshop/APD to the next level.
- Effectively manage team to meet fee budgets, designing and delivering projects to client budgets, and communicating project schedules and hitting deadlines.
- Providing documentation that fulfills QA/QC procedures to facilitate design excellence in collaboration with the Project Management team.
- Create professional relationships with clients and actively fulfill their needs during the project, leading to referrals and recommendations for additional work.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 - 10 years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in commercial or hospitality design.
- Bachelor of Architecture/Interior Design Degree.
- Proficient in digitally reviewing and editing technical/design documents.
- Ability to coordinate project reviews and documentation through digital platforms.
- AutoCAD, REVIT, Enscape, Rhino, Bluebeam, Sketchup (a plus), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
New York
$110,000 $130,000 USD
Salary/Benefits:
Workshop/APD offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, profit sharing 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits, IDP mentorship and ARE/AXP reimbursement, discretionary bonus, and personal time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days). In addition, WAPD offers a comprehensive health and wellness program including discounts, education, prevention training, health coaching, and fitness classes, as well as in-office perks including an employee lounge and rooftop, outdoor patio for lunches, bi-weekly happy hours, and office supplied food and beverages. Salary is commensurate with experience and available upon request.
To Apply:
We do not accept phone calls and/or office visits. For any assistance, please reach out ...@workshopapd.com.