Global Senior Design Manager

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

 

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  

Global Senior Design Manager

Job Summary

As a Global Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the physical and aesthetic aspects of our work environment. Your primary responsibility will be to create innovative, inclusive, functional, and inspiring spaces that enhance the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. This role requires a strategic thinker with technical knowledge, at the forefront of workplace trends, and the ability to translate organizational goals into a cohesive and high-performing workplace environment. In your role, you will lead the day-to-day operations and output of our Design Studio, reporting to the Global Director of Design, Delivery & Innovation. You will work closely with teams within Corporate Real Estate, engage with key stakeholders across Equinix, and interface with our external design partners to manage design direction, quality, and adherence to our standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and shape the workplace design direction across the entire Equinix portfolio.

This position is in North America and can be based at either one of our Hub locations; Dallas or Toronto; or requests to be fully remote within the region will also be considered. The role is for a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) employee, contracted for a 2-year period, with the potential to convert to a Full Time Employee afterwards (FTE).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into a project scope, workplace vision, strategy, and design brief

• Work as an integrated team with the Regional Programme Managers to ensure the correct level of stakeholder engagement, project programme alignment, and budget parameters

• Be an ambassador for our workplace design vision and philosophy, educating stakeholders and employees on the bigger picture, the why behind what we do

• Prepare pre-design discovery, research, and benchmarking to identify opportunities, constraints, and inform project scoping and design briefing

• Participate in procurement processes for selecting professional services, vendors, and suppliers, including technical scoring, and attending interviews

• Lead a team of designers and collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to execute the workplace design vision and project brief

• Optimize space utilization through effective space planning and design solutions that support various work styles, collaboration, and flexibility

• Incorporate sustainable design practices and innovative technologies into workplace design initiatives, continuously seeking out sustainably conscious solutions

• Ensure our workplaces and design solutions promote diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, fostering a sense of belonging without barriers or reservation

• Stay current on workplace design trends, furniture, finishes, and innovations, bringing fresh ideas into each design project

• Curate and specify materials, finishes, and furniture that align with the design concept, budget, and functionality requirements

• Produce high-quality renderings, mood boards, and presentations to effectively communicate design concepts for strategic and explorative projects

• Oversee and work with external design and project partners to deliver design deliverables from concept design through to technical construction documentation. Review and contribute to detailed design documentation, including construction drawings, specifications, and material schedules, maintaining quality, consistency, and accuracy

• Prepare for internal design gateway reviews, incorporate feedback into design revisions, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project alignment

• Facilitate design coordination workshops to solve any design complications, value engineering, and identify additional solu