Design Manager

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

20% discount on apartment homes

Job summary

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Design Manager responsible for in-house design across new development and renovation projects. You will lead design initiatives ensuring they align with project goals while managing budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in architecture or interior design and must be proficient in tools including Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for this role.

A comprehensive benefits package and a culture focused on integrity and caring are also offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Expert in all phases of interior design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong technical knowledge for interior design.

Responsibilities

• Lead designer for in-house projects, including new developments and renovations.
• Manage design processes to meet project schedules and budget requirements.
• Review construction documentation and manage design execution.
• Select furniture and manage procurement process.

Skills

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Technical knowledge for interior design

Education

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

Job description

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long‑term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk‑adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

The Design Manager is responsible for performing as an interior designer for AvalonBay’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 AvalonBay 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 AvalonBay Supports You

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

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company‑wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, AvalonBay’s Very Best recognition program and others).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values: Commitment to Integrity, Spirit of Caring, and Focus on Continuous Improvement.

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.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/