Associate Design Manager, Workplace Interiors

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As a Workplace Associate Design Manager for JLL's Global Design team, you will hold a talented position based in New York with responsibilities within the Americas region and reporting to the Americas Team Lead. The role offers a unique client-side opportunity and the privilege to work both in and on some of the most unique office fit-outs in the world while working closely with best-in-class architectural practices across the region to deliver projects with Capital Project, Facilities, Infrastructure, and AV partners.

You'll provide support Design Management for various projects in the Americas region while maintaining a high standard of care to look and feel (including the implementation and technical coordination of standards) for all environments, including where architecture meets MEP, AV, IT, and other building systems.

• Provide support Design Management for various projects in the Americas region while maintaining high standard of care to look and feel (including implementation and technical coordination of standards) for all environments
• Support workplace management teams in developing design solutions for business requirements, including management of drawing production via 3rd party as required
• Adhere to established global standards and global design process with understanding of standard furniture configurations and finish applications
• Provide written, verbal, and visual communication/direction to consultant teams regarding planning, presentation, or standards-related feedback with emphasis on documentation
• For Capital Projects:
  Support Design Management of complex external consultant teams consisting of Architects, Engineers, and specialists while working closely with Project Management team
• Assist in developing and delivering architectural briefs to Architectural teams/consultants based on collection of business and stakeholder requirements
• Assist in design portion of Capital Delivery including workplace design from inception to completion (close-out and end-user move-in), including management of consultant deliverables and overall design process
• For Operational/Facilities Projects:
  Provide design input and/or solutions as required for maintenance and improvements of office portfolio
• Participate in ongoing development of group's work on Workplace Design Strategy, Design Standards, and Process while working with established planning metrics, standard space configurations, and inclusivity requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design required
• 3+ years' experience working on commercial Interior Design projects, corporate interiors experience required
• Solid knowledge of building codes and accessibility guidelines with ability to research codes in various jurisdictions assigned (North, South, and LATAM Markets)
• Experience in architectural design including MEP and complex technical building systems, with focus on interiors
• Understanding of trends and history of architectural design, furniture, and materials
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively as proactive collaborator
• Excellent communicator with well-developed presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong space planning skills with focus on creating efficiencies while driving innovative planning
• Extensive knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, and general knowledge of budget tiers
• Creative problem-solving abilities with enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Seeks out and responds well to feedback and direction from others
• Flexible, strategic approach to working effectively…