Design Manager - Interiors

At Gensler, we design for people.As a Design Manager, you will bring your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget, while expanding your project management experience on trendsetting work.Weleverageour global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We are not just designers — we arecraftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders.Fueled bypassion and entrepreneurial spirit,our people bringfresh ideas to solve challenging problems.Whether you enjoy sketching new concepts,experimenting withdesignsolutions,or growing client relationships in global markets,there’ssomething here for everyone. We strive to make the everyday places people occupymore inspiring, resilient, and impactful.

Our clients and inter-office studios rely on yourexpertiseto providecollaborative, smart, lifestyle-driven solutions. Experience working onbothlarge-scaleand small-scaleprojects withengagementof end users and key stakeholders is essential.

OurPhoenixstudio has a thriving architectural and interior practice,focused on innovative solutions and climatically responsible designacross a wide range of project types — including hospitality, workplace, mission-critical, sports, and healthcare—from large, complex commercial developments to small jewel-box bar spaces and everything in between.Additionally, we have an embedded strategy team to supportour teams and clients throughout the design process.Through ourintegrated inside-out design approach, weimpactboth the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community withinspirational and thought-leading design solutions

Your Role

As a Gensler Interior Design (Project) Manager, you willleverageyour attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting interior projects across industriesincluding hospitality, workplace, mission critical, sports andhealthcare.

What You Will Do

• Manage all phases of corporate projects, including project set-up,designand construction administration

• Create and communicate clear and attainable projectobjectivesand project requirements

• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with clients,vendorsand consultants

• Manage a range of project team sizes,includingproject architects, interior designers, technicaldesignersand graphic designers

• Track financial performance of projects

• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts andfees, coordinate bidding process

• Ensure projects conform to contract

• Participate in businessdevelopment and market strategyconversations, bothinternallyand externally

Your Qualifications

• A strong desireto learn, grow and contribute

• 10–15 years of related experience, includingdemonstratedsuccess as a project manager on a range of project types, including corporate interiors, hospitality, workplace, mission critical, sports, and healthcare.

• Experience with the entireproject lifecycle, through post-occupancy, including furnitureselection

• Experience leading,managingand mentoring multiple project teams

• Experience negotiating project scope and fees

• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects

• Strong leadership, organization,communicationand relationship management skills

• Must have the ability tomaintainexisting client relationships and build new client relationships

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practicesstronglyvalued,especiallybuilt projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard,Fitweland/or Net Zero Building certifications

• Experience with project management software,(e.g.,MS Project)a plus

• Revitskills are highly values, but notrequired

• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Designrequired

• NCIDQ preferred

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Wellness Week,” our offices reflectour people’sdiverse interests. We value each team member as a person, where understanding is paramount to overall team success. Our internal success is defined by a culture where each of us feels respected,valuedand heard.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offera 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twiceannualbonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has beenestablishedbased on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.