Design Manager - Workplace Projects (Remote)

About the Role

As a Design Manager, your role is to lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes through all phases. This Design Manager remote position allows you to join our Paris team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in creating impactful experiences in the context of Workplace/Commercial projects. You will be the main point of contact for clients, leveraging your extensive knowledge of the design and delivery process while mentoring junior staff to ensure the highest level of design and client satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities.
• Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience, and market trends, ensuring appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services.
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team.
• Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants.
• Actively take ownership of problems and plan successful resolutions in consultation with the Studio leader.
• Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients.
• Contribute positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio’s delivery and financial objectives.
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing.
• Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented and that photography/videography is arranged as needed.

Requirements

• Design Management experience, preferably in the Workplace/Mixed-Use or Commercial industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Design Management experience is essential.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design/architectural projects.
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership.
• Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.
• High level of design competence with knowledge of building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit is desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices.
• Certification from a recognized professional body.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.
• Season ticket loans and pension plans.
• Profit sharing and biannual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated fees.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes.
• A supportive environment for professional development.