Interior Designer​/Design Manager

Interior Design Manager

Our client, a global transportation organization, is seeking an experienced Interior Design Manager to support Corporate Real Estate projects across a diverse facility portfolio. This role leads interior design standards, space planning, and design execution while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Responsible for development and implementation of design standards including expertise in selecting appropriate FF&E, finishes, and other design elements in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Work with CRE project managers to develop and coordinate conceptual designs for use in executive and finance review/approval
• Work with internal collaborators to develop strategic design plans for improvements to internal and external facing spaces and for delivering new initiatives
• Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing work based on leadership guidance
• Develop and lead space planning, programming and utilization calculations for United owned and/or maintained facilities throughout the network
• Open, review, and understand architectural plans from third party architect and engineers
• Provide subject matter expertise in regards to design for new or evolving initiatives

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's in interior design and/or architecture
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred: NCIDQ certified
• Familiarity with facility design, planning, or execution job functions
• Knowledge of applicable design codes including ADA
• Software skills:
  Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, and In Design
• Presentation Skills, Collaborative approach, problem solving, strong communication
• Ability to be in office up to three days per week (Willis Tower, Chicago, IL)
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Design

Skills:

Design Fundamentals (Design I) - Strong foundation in spatial planning, aesthetics, and conceptual thinking. Programming
- Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize user requirements into design criteria. End-User Engagement
- Comfortable communicating with end users to understand needs and collect feedback. FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) - Knowledge of selection, specification, and coordination of FF&E. Materiality / Finish Selection – Skilled in sourcing, evaluating, and coordinating materials and finishes for aesthetics, durability, and performance. Test Fitting
- Capability to create quick space plans and assess fit of programs within floor plates. Standards Development

- Experience with creating, documenting, and maintaining design standards. ADA / Accessibility Compliance – Understanding of accessibility codes and universal design principles. Graphic Skills – Ability to visually communicate design ideas through diagrams, renderings, and presentations. Organization – Strong organizational skills for managing tasks, files, and project workflows. Presentation Production – Preparing professional presentations and deliverables for clients and stakeholders. Software

Skills:

Revit – Proficient Enscape – Proficient InDesign – Proficient AutoCAD (CAD) – Proficient Microsoft Office Suite – Proficient Bluebeam – Proficient

Professional & Interpersonal Qualities:
Client-Facing Presence – able to represent the team and firm with professionalism. Conversation Leadership – comfortable guiding discussions with clients and stakeholders. Confidence – self-assured without being overbearing. Flexibility & Adaptability – able to pivot quickly between tasks and priorities. Maturity – demonstrates sound judgment and professionalism. Communication Skills – clear, concise, and effective in both verbal and written form.

Presentation Skills – confident and polished when presenting ideas or deliverables. Decisiveness – capable of making "game-time" decisions when needed. Amiable Personality – approachable, collaborative, and easy to work with. Ambition – motivated to grow and take ownership of responsibilities. Humility – open to feedback, not ego-driven. Practical Design Approach – values functionality and appropriateness over flashy design. Diligence – thorough and detail-oriented in follow-through.

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