Design Studio Manager

• Designers, Supervisors, Program Manager, Design Program Director, FF&E Planners, Project Managers, Client Representatives, Client Vendors.

We are Splice. We believe that people with a purpose need a place to be their best. From Seattle-area skyscrapers to the Pacific Northwest’s premier Universities and medical facilities, we design and create insightful spaces with the latest technology, providing our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Workspace Development is the professional services division of One Workplace, providing FF&E project integration, post-occupancy, and MAC management for some of the most well-known companies in the Seattle area.

Splice is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent, and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams by removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Compensation range: $95,000 - $105,000 annually

The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500 per year

Seattle, WA

The Design Manager is a people manager who oversees the day-to-day function of the Splice Design team, providing design services for sites across North America. This position reports to the Design Program Director and is responsible for maintaining a high level of consistency and accuracy, client workplace guidelines, and Code and ADA compliance in all designs that are completed for our client’s portfolio.

• Oversee a team of individual contributors and acts as point of escalation for the individuals, manages escalation as appropriate and mentors’ designers. Keep senior leadership informed as circumstances require.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the confidence to present directly to clients and lead high-quality design discussions that prioritize service excellence and clear communication.
• Prioritize knowledge & skills development for members of the design team.
• Acts as a mentor and provides regular feedback for everyone through both formal and informal channels on performance and competency development.
• Evaluates unusual or difficult requests to determine which track of work process they should follow.
• Identify bottlenecks and elevate in a timely manner to ensure projects are not delayed unnecessarily. Coach designers on effective analysis of roadblocks and communication strategy to yield accurate and timely responses.
• Ensure designers are providing effective regular communication with all parties regarding project status, including internal team, clients, vendors, and other partners to ensure project SLAs while maintaining exceptional customer service.
• Works with Program Manager and Production Leads to set agenda for bi-weekly team meetings for topics requiring detailed team review or training
• Owns design best practices and standards within the program to ensure projects are executed with the highest level of accuracy. Works closely with Program manager to ensure these standards are documented.
• Works with Program Director and Program Manager to evaluate any…