Design Associate - Corporate Workplace (In-Office)

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with PNC match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Design Associate - Corporate Workplace to drive workplace planning and interior design solutions across multiple markets. You will collaborate with external architects, internal project teams, and senior stakeholders to translate brand standards into cohesive design narratives and deliverables while aligning with budget and schedule.

Based in an in-office role in Pittsburgh, with potential remote collaboration, you will use AutoCAD/Autodesk and Bluebeam to produce clear plans

Qualifications

• University degree with 3+ years of relevant design experience.
• Strong knowledge of workplace strategy, space planning, and FF&E trends.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Autodesk and Bluebeam for 3D modeling and renderings.
• Ability to manage design guidelines and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop workplace planning and interior design solutions within budget and schedule.
• Lead and coordinate pre-design and design activities with external architects/designers, vendors, and internal project teams; align on scope, deliverables, and decision points.
• Partner with line-of-business leaders and senior stakeholders to gather requirements, present design options, and drive timely decisions through clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Maintain strong knowledge of workplace strategy, space planning, and FF&E/finish trends; research and recommend solutions that improve consistency, performance, and cost effectiveness at scale.
• Translate brand standards, design guidelines, and culture into cohesive design narratives and deliverables (e.g., test fits, finish palettes, furniture plans, and presentation materials).
• Operate effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain a 40-hour in-office work week as the baseline; participate in in-person collaboration, site visits, and stakeholder workshops as needed.
• Collaborate continuously with internal partners, consultants, and service providers (in person and virtually) to resolve issues and keep deliverables on track.
• Serve as an external-facing representative—supporting vendor coordination, design intent alignment, and professional communication with partners.
• Proficiency with design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD/Autodesk products, Bluebeam) and 3D modeling/rendering workflows; able to produce clear plans, markups, and presentation-quality visuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset; sound judgment and proactive problem-solving; ability to facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Building Design

Building Inspections

Equipment Inspection

Process Improvements

Project Planning

Project Schedule

Waterfall Model

Education

Bachelors

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

PNC is seeking a Design Associate - Corporate Workplace to drive workplace planning and interior design solutions across multiple markets. You will collaborate with external architects, internal project teams, and senior stakeholders to translate brand standards into cohesive design narratives and deliverables while aligning with budget and schedule.

Based in an in-office role in Pittsburgh, with potential remote collaboration, you will use AutoCAD/Autodesk and Bluebeam to produce clear plans