Design Manager & Workplace Strategy Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s Austin-based team seeks a Manager, Project Designer to be the primary contact for accounts, drive workplace strategy, and support design staff across projects.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, coordinating with CRE teams, creating test fits, and delivering final client-ready documents. A strong background in architecture/interior design and CAD proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Holds Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution (NCIDQ a plus)
• 5-8 years’ work experience in two or more of: interior design, architecture, space planning
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Skilled in AutoCAD required (REVIT a plus)
• Proficient or ability to learn client specific CAFM software (Serraview, Manhattan, Center Stone, Planon, Archibus, etc)
• Proficient in programming and space planning for varying sized spaces
• Ability to read and review construction documents
• Understands standards and guidelines for programming codes, procedures, documentation, and project systems organization
• Excellent organization and documentation experience
• Ability to manage projects of varied scope and complexity
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creates new space layouts and suggests workplace improvements per client needs

Responsibilities

• Serves as main point of contact for account
• Implements process documents aligning with workplace strategy and client needs
• Delivers client workplace model standards; recommends new standards
• Creates test fits and suggests workplace improvements
• Proposes space efficiencies and implements solutions aligned with CRE goals
• Collaborates with Real Estate Portfolio Strategist, Project Management, Occupancy Planners, Move Managers and CRE team
• Interfaces with Client to develop workplace options and finalize concepts
• Organizes data analytics and space solutions into presentation format for client delivery
• Reviews preliminary space plans and designs for safety, function, aesthetics and codes
• Maintains organized file system for all projects
• Administration of MAC (Moves, Adds, and Changes)
• Provides reporting on project implementation
• Determines selection of colors, materials, finishes for concept and client requirements
• Selects furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork with drawings for pricing and procurement
• Maintains CAFM data supporting space allocation plans
• Trains and develops design talent for assigned accounts

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

CAFM software

space planning

reading construction documents

communication skills

architectural drawings

engineering drawings

project management

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Serraview

Manhattan

Center Stone

Planon

Archibus

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield’s Austin-based team seeks a Manager, Project Designer to be the primary contact for accounts, drive workplace strategy, and support design staff across projects.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, coordinating with CRE teams, creating test fits, and delivering final client-ready documents. A strong background in architecture/interior design and CAD proficiency is essential.