Design Manager

Equity Residential; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Design Manager in Arlington, VA to lead in-house interior design for new developments and renovations from concept through construction, ensuring high quality aligned with goals, schedules and budgets.

You will oversee schematic design, design development, construction documentation, furniture selection, and coordination with internal teams and external consultants; occasional US travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design is required.
• 8-12 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Must be a subject matter expert in all phases of interior design (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction documentation, Construction administration and Furniture selection process)
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must have strong technical knowledge for interior design
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu and MS Office
• Occasional travel required within the US
• NCIDQ certification required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Knowledge of Commercial Codes, and ADA regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead designer for in-house projects (new developments and renovations) from schematic design through construction documentation and administration.
• Manage design processes to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and review construction documentation; manage construction administration and design execution.
• Select furniture and manage procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal Vivmark departments and external consultants on project scope

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Interior design knowledge

Revit

Enscape

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design

NCIDQ certification

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Job Description

Design Manager

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

Virginia

City

Arlington

Zip Code

22203

Total Base Pay Range

$82,600.00 - $137,500.00

The Role

The Design Manager is responsible for performing as an interior designer for Vivmark s new development and renovation projects. This role focuses on in-house design, from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with project goals, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead designer for in-house projects, including new developments and renovations (Capital Projects and CapEx), for schematic design, design development, construction documentation, commercial furniture specification and construction administration.
• Manage design processes to meet project schedules and budget requirements.
• Prepare and review construction documentation; manage construction administration and design execution.
• Select furniture and manage procurement process.
• Collaborate with internal Vivmark departments (Regional and Corporate teams) and with external consultants as it relates to project scope

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
• 8-12 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Must be a subject matter expert in all phases of interior design (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction documentation, Construction administration and Furniture selection process)
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must have strong technical knowledge for interior design
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu and MS Office
• Occasional travel required within the US
• NCIDQ certification required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Knowledge of Commercial Codes, and ADA regulations

How Vivmark Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

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