Responsibilities
Design standards and portfolio knowledge: Maintain Workplace Design resources, including design guidelines, office categories, project books, and portfolio documentation; support updates to guidelines incorporating learnings from completed projects and portfolio audits; and create self-service tools that help internal teams and external partners understand and apply design standards
Design review and portfolio improvements: Review test fits, design presentations, drawings, material selections, and project documentation to identify inconsistencies and provide design feedback, including what needs to change and why; partner with regional teams to audit and update existing offices, identify and understand user feedback and trends, and track recurring design issues to inform future recommendations and small-scale pilots
Strategic design programs: Coordinate design work streams for bulk-deal and strategic vendor partnerships, and support wellness, sustainability, and inclusive design goals by establishing practical ways to track progress and research compliant products
Innovation and practical AI: Explore, test, and document practical applications of AI for design research, documentation, portfolio analysis, and knowledge sharing, and translate pilot results into actionable guidance or self-service tools
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner effectively with internal stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams, including those working on audiovisual (AV)-integrated spaces, to deliver consistent design execution across portfolio touch points
This role requires domestic and international travel
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, design strategy, or a related field; experience in workplace design, interior design, architecture, or design strategy; and strong visual and spatial design judgment, design acumen, and familiarity with workplace wellness, sustainable design, accessibility, or inclusive design principles
Proven experience reading and reviewing architectural plans, test fits, design drawings, material selections, and specifications; strong research and problem-solving skills; and a track record of translating research findings into actionable design recommendations
Proficiency with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam, planning applications such as Asana, and Google Drive and Google Slides
Curiosity about AI and emerging tools, paired with a practical, thoughtful approach to experimentation and workflow enhancement
Ability to independently manage defined work streams while seeking direction on novel, ambiguous, or high-impact decisions; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; and strong leadership, relationship management, and written, visual, and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification or an architecture license, including either credential in progress
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design and wellness, including WELL, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or similar standards
5+ years of experience in technology-forward workplace design
Design experience with hospitality, food and beverage spaces, or event spaces
Strong cross-functional partnership experience, particularly with AV-integrated spaces
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and 3ds Max
Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper
