Design Manager

What this job involves:

As a Design Manager at JLL, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating design activities across commercial real estate projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet client requirements and industry standards while requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills to oversee design teams and collaborate with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This comprehensive design management role combines creative leadership with strategic project coordination, requiring you to lead multidisciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, interior designers, and consultants while developing and implementing design strategies aligned with project objectives and client vision. You will play a crucial role in JLL's commitment to design excellence by reviewing and approving design deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with standards while coordinating design activities across multiple projects simultaneously and mentoring junior design staff to foster professional development.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams including architects, engineers, interior designers, and consultants across commercial projects
• Develop and implement design strategies aligned with project objectives and client vision while ensuring quality deliverables
• Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with standards while coordinating multiple projects
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and client stakeholders while managing design schedules and timelines
• Facilitate design reviews and stakeholder meetings while ensuring design integration with MEP, structural, and building systems
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility standards while reviewing technical specifications
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and senior management while incorporating feedback into solutions
• Conduct site visits and design validation assessments while staying current with industry trends and sustainable practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field with professional license (PE, RA, or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate design or construction with proven track record managing complex design projects
• Experience with office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, or mixed-use developments with team leadership experience
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) with strong understanding of building systems
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and regulatory requirements with familiarity in sustainable design principles (LEED, BREEAM)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with strong communication and presentation abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities for multiple project coordination
• Client service orientation and business acumen with ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field with experience in specific property types (office, retail, industrial, healthcare)
• International project experience with additional certifications in project management (PMP) or sustainable design
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes
• Project management software experience (MS Project, Primavera) with design changes oversight and version control
• Understanding of materials, finishes, and building systems evaluation for suitability and performance assessment
• Knowledge of regulatory authorities coordination and approval processes with design-related client expectations management
• Experience mentoring junior design staff and fostering professional development with multidisciplinary team leadership
• Understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends with sustainable design practices and construction methods knowledge.

Location: On-site

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.