Senior Design Manager

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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

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.

Location:

On-site –Salt Lake City, UTJob 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 and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

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