Sr. Design Manager

Job Title

Sr. Design Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead our corporate workplace design team. In this role, you will serve as the team lead, guiding a group of talented design professionals through a full project lifecycle.
This position requires a mastery of architectural design principles, Revit, and project management methodologies. You will be responsible for the quality of design deliverables while consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. Beyond technical oversight, you will optimize resource allocation to meet design goals and actively foster the professional growth of your team. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business objectives and exceed client expectations. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable in a technical design review as they are in a client presentation, bringing the depth and leadership presence necessary to drive excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead our corporate workplace design team.  In this role, you will serve as the team lead, guiding a group of talented design professionals through a full project lifecycle.

This position requires a mastery of architectural design principles, Revit, and project management methodologies.  You will be responsible for the quality of design deliverables while consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. Beyond technical oversight, you will optimize resource allocation to meet design goals and actively foster the professional growth of your team.  You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions that align with business objectives and exceed client expectations.  We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable in a technical design review as they are in a client presentation, bringing the depth and leadership presence necessary to drive excellence.

Principle Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of design professionals, fostering a collaborative, creative, and high-performing culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide meaningful, actionable feedback that supports each team member's professional growth.
• Deliver ongoing training in design software best practices, code compliance, and project delivery methodology.
• Model a standard of design excellence and professional accountability across the team.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a primary design point of contact for the client, building a trusted and long-term partnership.
• Communicate design concepts, decisions, and recommendations clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels.
• Review client business needs and translate them into functional, innovative workplace solutions, including test fits and space planning recommendations.
• Manage and continuously improve client design standards, proactively recommending updates that reflect evolving workplace trends and best practices.

Design Execution & Quality Control

• Oversee all phases of the design process, ensuring deliverables are safe, functional, code-compliant, and aesthetically aligned with client expectations.
• Review and approve preliminary space plans and design concepts against IBC, ADA, and applicable local code requirements.
• Maintain rigorous quality control across all design documentation and deliverables produced by the team.
• Explore and implement innovative design solutions, encouraging experimentation and creative thinking within the team.

Technology & Standards Management

• Potentially responsible for: creating, implementing, and maintaining Revit templates, families, and design assets that support efficient and consistent project delivery.
• Manage rendering workflows between Revit and Enscape (or similar visualization software).
• Champion the adoption of tools that optimize design workflows, including familiarity with Revit productivity plugins such as DiRoots.
• Stay current on emerging design software, technologies, and industry trends.

Project & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across a portfolio of projects with varying scope and complexity.
• Ensure all design processes and standards are clearly documented, communicated to the t