Design Manager - Industrious
Looking for an architecturally adjacent role at a company outside traditional practice? Industrious is hiring a Design Manager in NYC to join their insanely fast-growing company in redefining the future of the workplace. This role is perfect for candidates who are looking for that early career transition, so keep reading to learn more or click here to apply!
About The Company
Industrious’ private offices and suites — the highest-rated workspaces in the industry — provide the most sustainable option for companies to manage newly distributed teams for the long term. We make it easy to find an office that works for you — even if you come in just once or twice a week. Recognized as one of America’s 500 fastest-growing companies in 2020 by Inc. Magazine , Industrious offers flexible terms and locations in more than 50 U.S. markets.
As we shape the future of workplace experience, we’re looking for motivated, thoughtful, and collaborative people who are excited to join a high-growth, warm, and welcoming team. For more information, please visit www.industriousoffice.com/careers .
About The Role
As a Design Manager on our Design & Construction team, you will serve a critical role in delivering outstanding environments for our customers and innovating on the physical products we provide. You will work closely with other Designers and Design Managers, as well as Real Estate and Construction teams to support the company’s growth and development goals for new locations.
We’re looking for a creative self-starter who works comfortably in ambiguous circumstances, proactively seeks solutions to issues, and is excited to have a voice in design and product conversations across the organization.
This role may be based either in New York City or on the West coast.
As a Design Manager, You Will
Lead the design of projects in Space Planning, SD, DD, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, and launch phases
Manage the specification of furniture, accessories, artwork, and greenery on assigned projects
Ensure that Industrious product standards and guidelines are followed in design decision-making, advocating for both our brand and design vision to landlord partners, while managing the quality of vendor outputs
Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, including Construction, Pre-Construction, Real Estate, Facilities, Unit and Network Operations, among others
Support the development of both team and cross-functional initiatives that reinforce business objectives
Push us to continually improve by identifying opportunities for us to be more effective in our processes and workflows - either by doing things differently or by doing the same things more efficiently
Identify design ideas, trends, and new product specifications to evolve our design standards and innovate our physical workplace products
Build a positive culture on our growing team and have significant input to our design vision, strategy, and execution
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design, or a related field, preferably in commercial interiors
Proficient in AutoCAD and a working knowledge in Revit. Skills in SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are a plus
Proficient in the development of design drawings and ability to redline Construction Documents against industry best practices, ensuring design intent
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to effectively engage in a virtual environment with a widely distributed team
Commitment to modeling Industrious values of integrity, teamwork, and ownership day to day
Ability to occasionally travel within the US
Perks
In addition to our incredible team, there are lots of other fun reasons to work with us.
Health care, including vision and dental
Learning & development grant
401K plan
Generous vacation time
Paid parental leave
Team activities and annual company-wide offsite
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