Design Manager

Overview

Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long‑term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk‑adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Avalon Bay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make Avalon Bay a great place to work.

The Design Manager is responsible for performing as an interior designer for Avalon Bay’s new development and renovation projects. This role focuses on in‑house design, from concept through construction, ensuring high‑quality execution aligned with project goals, schedules, and budgets.

• Serve as lead designer for in‑house projects, including new developments and renovations (Capital Projects and Cap Ex), for schematic design, design development, construction documentation, commercial furniture specification and construction administration
• Manage design processes to meet project schedules and budget requirements
• Prepare and review construction documentation; manage construction administration and design execution
• Select furniture and manage procurement process
• Collaborate with internal Avalon Bay departments (Regional and Corporate teams) and with external consultants as it relates to project scope

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
• 8–12 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Must be a subject matter expert in all phases of interior design (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction documentation, Construction administration and Furniture selection process)
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must have strong technical knowledge for interior design
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu and MS Office
• Occasional travel required within the US
• NCIDQ certification required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Knowledge of Commercial Codes and ADA regulations

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company‑wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, Avalon Bay’s Very Best recognition program and others).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values:
Commitment to Integrity, Spirit of Caring, and Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Avalon Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated.

With this we know we can do great things.

Avalon Bay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to Avalon Bay you accept the Avalon Bay California Personnel Privacy Notice