Design Development Lead

BOK Financial Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BOK Financial Corporation is seeking a Design Development Lead to guide the design development phase of branch and office projects, ensuring design intent is preserved through documentation and coordination with architects, engineers and consultants.

The role champions brand vision, regulatory compliance and place branding across environments, proactively resolving design challenges and driving standards adherence to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design or related field.
• 5+ years of design development, project coordination, or architectural documentation experience.
• Experience in banking, retail, or commercial environments preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Steward and evolve the Kit of Parts (KOP) and visual standards to align with priorities, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency and design integrity across all environments by applying visual standards.
• Lead conceptual design efforts for new and legacy branches, including early test fits to evaluate feasibility and optimize layouts.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal partners to tailor designs to site-specific conditions while maintaining brand and operational excellence.
• Proactively identify and resolve design challenges by delivering innovative technical solutions and guidance.
• Communicate updates to standards and advance modern design approaches that enhance client experience and operational efficiency.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Coordination

Education

Architecture degree

Interior Design degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

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Location: Tulsa -TUL

Areas of Interest: Construction Draw Administration

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

BOK Financial is committed to fostering long-term client relationships by attracting top talent. The company emphasizes innovation, growth, and teamwork, providing a dynamic environment for employees to excel. At BOK Financial, we believe in the power of being one team. Success is achieved through a dedication to high standards, a passion for excellence, and a collaborative spirit that unites us in our mission.

Job Description

The Design Development Lead is responsible for leading the design development phase of branch and office projects, ensuring that design intent is maintained through detailed documentation and coordination. This role champions the preservation of design intent by orchestrating comprehensive documentation and seamless coordination among architects, engineers, and consultants. The Design Development Lead ensures that every project reflects the organization’s brand vision and operational standards, proactively resolving design challenges and driving compliance with regulatory and project requirements.

Team Culture

Every day, our team members push the boundaries of what's possible, striving for excellence with our teams, clients, and business. As a financial institution that breaks the mold, we focus on building relationships through expertise and sound advice, rather than merely promoting products. Join us to build your career, fuel your curiosity, develop lasting relationships, and make a real impact. Even after more than a century, we're more excited than ever about our future.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will steward and evolve the Kit of Parts (KOP) and visual standards to align with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• You will ensure brand consistency and design integrity across all environments by applying and enforcing visual standards on every project.
• You will lead conceptual design efforts for new and legacy branches, including early test fits to evaluate feasibility and optimize layouts.
• You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal partners to tailor designs to site-specific conditions while maintaining brand and operational excellence.
• You will proactively identify and resolve design challenges by delivering innovative technical solutions and expert guidance to meet project objectives.
• You will clearly communicate updates to standards while advancing modern design approaches that enhance client experience and operational efficiency.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in design development, project coordination, or architectural documentation, preferably within banking, retail, or commercial environments.

• Advanced proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) and documentation standards.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, building systems, and construction methods.
• Ability to coordinate and resolve technical design issues across multiple disciplines.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in site-specific adaptation and technical problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, quality control, and project tracking.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees.With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!
The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

Investing in our talent and building a great workplace is a top priority for us.

For more than a century, BOK Financial Corporation has helped fuel the success of clients and communities. Since our humble beginnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we've grown into a diversified financial services company that serves consumers, small businesses and international corporations—and everything in between.

Facts:

• Operations focused in an eight-state footprint
• 5,000 team members
• $53.2 billion in assets*
• $129.3 billion in assets under management and administration*
• $9.3 million donated to local nonprofits in 2025
• 56,000 volunteer hours by our employees in 2025

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma
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