Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager### Senior Design Manager Apply:
On-site:
Salt Lake City, UT:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
REQ
543790
** JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
** What this job involves:
** The Senior Design Manager will be part of JLL's Global Design team, working closely with project teams around the world to drive design excellence across our client’s portfolio. As an experienced architect and design professional, this role partners with key real estate leaders, business partners, and service providers to balance global design consistency with the flexibility needed for regional effectiveness.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, and project management teams to translate vision into reality, conceptualizing and implementing design solutions that elevate the quality and innovation of our work.  This role will require an on-site presence at our client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT 3+ days/week.  
** What your day-to-day will look like:
*** Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through project completion, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and stakeholders
* Engage in comprehensive client consultations to understand project requirements, preferences, and business objectives in order to shape bespoke design concepts
* Direct and support design teams, evaluate project performance, and manage external consultants and vendors
* Review detailed design proposals, including mood boards, material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts, while maintaining alignment with budgetary constraints
* Collaborate with architects and contractors to integrate design elements smoothly into the construction process
* Source and liaise with vendors, artisans, and suppliers to identify materials, furnishings, and accessories that support each project's design vision
* Apply a strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and user experience to every stage of a project
* Articulate design concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, including executives, clients, and cross-functional teams
* Maintain awareness of business context, customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform design decisions  
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* Required qualifications:

*** Demonstrated experience leading design projects from concept through completion
* Strong knowledge of design principles, materials, and construction integration processes
* Experience managing design teams, consultants, and vendor relationships
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to balance creative vision with budgetary and business constraints
* Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, and cross-functional project teams
* 10+ years of post-education experience practicing architecture

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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* Location:

** On-site –Salt Lake City, UT
** Job Tags:
** Corporate Strategy Development, Processing Expense Reports, Working Independently  If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you…