The Design Manager is ultimately responsible for the development and performance of the design team.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop design team in creating workplace solutions, space planning and product selection.
• Distribute and manage workload among the team.
• Identify gaps in skill set & implement necessary training plan(s).
• Work with the Regional President and Sales team to provide design strategy on major accounts and opportunities by translating client business goals into workplace solutions.
• Represent and facilitate design in major presentations for current and prospective customers by engaging to influence workplace design and lead the client to the most appropriate workplace solutions.
• Communicate project activity in team strategy sessions to ensure appropriate design involvement.
• Conduct performance reviews for design department team members.
• Develop an annual business plan for the department (staffing needs, training opportunities, workflow improvements, etc.).
• Participate in monthly department lead meetings to ensure consistency and continuity in the market goals.
• Ensure the team is meeting all internal and external deadlines.
• Guarantee the accuracy of the team's work (ie avoidance of specification errors).
• Oversee the quality of the Design Department's deliverables (ie level of renderings, floorplates, etc.).
• Responsible for the adoption and usage of technology tools (i.e. Scout, Pricing Guides, proprietary workplace tools, etc.).

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from CIDA accredited institution
• Minimum of 5+ years design experience is required
• Contract furniture industry knowledge required
• Working knowledge of Herman Miller and/or Knoll preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and CET
• Experience with specifying software such as CAP 2020 or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and professionalism
• Ability to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation