Design Manager - Interiors

Gensler; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead diverse design projects in workplace, hospitality, and retail environments. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive experience to manage client relationships and mentor junior staff, ensuring the highest standards of design and client satisfaction. Your expertise in project management will be crucial as you oversee the delivery of projects, maintain budgets, and facilitate cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and professional development, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Professional development reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in design management, preferably in interiors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver various design projects while managing client relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, overseeing all phases.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Space Planning

Client Service

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Microsoft Suite

Tableau

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Your Role

As a Design Manager, it’s your role to lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes, through all phases. You will join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of workplace, hospitality and retail environments. As the main point of contact for the client in all work produced, you’ll draw on your extensive knowledge of the design and delivery process while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimising all potential opportunities
• Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on 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
• Ensuring that the requirements regarding services, schedule and cost overview are met
• 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 successful resolution planning in consultation with 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
• Monitoring and increasing the studio's delivery and financial targets
• 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
• Complete client de-brief and explore future opportunities with the client

Your Qualifications

• Design Management / Project Lead experience, preferably in the Interiors Sector
• 5 – 10 years of experience within the German Market
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and relationship management 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
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done
• Knowledge of building codes
• Sustainable design experience
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Microsoft Suite, Tableau and Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Gensler is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply for this Design Manager role and submit your CV & Portfolio for review.

Candidates who do not meet the criteria or provide work samples will not be considered.

Life at Gensler

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include twice annual bonus opportunities.

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