Associate, Design

Unispace; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Executive career development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Unispace seeks an Associate Designer for the US Design team in the Southern Region, driving design pitches, leading commercial workplace projects, and expanding client relationships. You will collaborate with Sales, Strategy, Preconstruction, and Delivery to win work and deliver excellence across the project lifecycle.

You will mentor Designers and Senior Designers, uphold Unispace standards, and contribute to the growth of the studio through innovative design and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Commercial workplace project leadership experience.
• Proven pitch and win capability with strong presentation skills.
• Strategic and commercial acumen including project financials and market trends.
• Technical mastery of design tools and drawing documentation.
• Leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Resilience and agility under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile workplace design projects from inception through delivery.
• Manage senior client relationships, navigating requirements and expectations.
• Lead RFP responses, craft winning design narratives and pitches.
• Direct and mentor Designers and Senior Designers on drawings and standards.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners following Unispace methodology.
• Advance design best practices, sustainability, and technology adoption.
• Identify and mitigate design and commercial risks with leadership.
• Stay ahead of workplace trends to translate insights into client solutions.

Skills

Commercial workplace expertise

Pitch & win capability

Strategic & commercial acumen

Leadership & collaboration

Resilience & agility

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Our US Design team is looking for an AssociateDesigner to join our Southern Region as we continue our growth through the second half of 2026.

As an Associate in our Design team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our design pitches, leading commercial workplace projects, and growing key client relationships. You see design as a business driver, working hand-in-hand with our Sales, Strategy, Preconstruction, and Delivery teams to win work and steer projects to successful completion. Above all, you will transform workspaces and elevate some of the most recognizable commercial spaces in the Office Interiors market.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Design Development & Oversight: Confidently lead high-profile workplace design projects from inception through delivery, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with client vision.
• Client Management & Advocacy: Act as a trusted advisor for clients, managing senior stakeholder relationships, navigating complex requirements, and maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Business Development & Pitching: Partner closely with Sales and Preconstruction to lead RFP responses, craft winning design narratives, and deliver compelling pitches that secure new business.
• Team Guidance & Mentorship: Direct and mentor Designers and Senior Designers across both creative and technical drawing sets, finish selection, and presentation standards, elevating overall design capability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Champion the Unispace methodology across the entire project lifecycle, collaborating seamlessly with internal teams, external consultants, and delivery partners.
• Studio & Practice Development: Drive design best practices, sustainability standards, processes, and technology adoption within the studio to ensure operational efficiency.
• Risk & Quality Management: Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project design and commercial risks in collaboration with Design Principals and Delivery leadership.
• Market Insight: Stay ahead of workplace trends, emerging technologies, and commercial market dynamics, translating insights into innovative client solutions.

What Experience You’ll Need:

• Commercial Workplace Expertise: Proven track record of leading complex, end-to-end commercial interior design projects.
• Pitch & Win Capability: Demonstrated success delivering high-profile pitches and developing persuasive RFP materials with strong presentation skills.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of project financials, local building codes, market trends, and industry standards within the US market.
• Technical Mastery: Strong proficiency in design software, including Revit, InDesign, and Photoshop, alongside strong oversight of documentation and technical quality.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to guide project teams, influence executive stakeholders, and foster an inclusive, high-performing studio environment.
• Resilience & Agility: Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize under pressure, and manage multiple complex deadlines simultaneously.

What We Offer:

In return, you will receive a very competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a 401(k), paid time off, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace Group values its leaders and offers extensive rewards and recognition, executive career development, and a strong focus on well-being.

While we support hybrid and flexible working where possible, this role requires regular collaboration in our studio and travel to client sites and project venues.