Americas Workplace Design Manager

Apple Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 178,800 - 268,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock plans

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design vision for workplace projects in the Americas from conception to completion.

You will guide design direction, coordinate with architects and consultants, and ensure alignment with Apple’s standards and schedules across global teams. The role requires 10+ years in design management within corporate/workplace design, strong leadership, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven design management experience in global corporate/workplace design.
• Strong leadership and advocacy for design with internal/external audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent graphic, verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide design direction, timely decision making, and detailing for the project including materials, millwork, furniture, and systems.
• Oversee internal design approval across multiple project phases.
• Ensure coordination with architects/consultants for full scope and guidelines.
• Maintain dialogue with stakeholders to meet schedule and budget.
• Coordinate prototypes, mockups, and samples; comment accordingly.
• Organize, update, and archive all project design deliverables.
• Report project status and schedule to leadership.
• Travel as required to project sites and mockups (~25%).

Skills

Design leadership

Architecture background

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design vision for workplace projects in the Americas from conception to completion.

You will guide design direction, coordinate with architects and consultants, and ensure alignment with Apple’s standards and schedules across global teams. The role requires 10+ years in design management within corporate/workplace design, strong leadership, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a