Design Manager: Workplace Strategy & Space Planning

Cushman & Wakefield; Chatham (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New Jersey seeks a Manager, Project Designer to be the primary liaison for designated accounts, implementing workplace strategy and standards while guiding design associates.

You will develop space plans, test fits, and final concepts, coordinating with CRE teams and clients to ensure compliance with codes and project goals, and presenting data-driven results for client reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited school.
• 5–8 years in interior design, architecture or space planning.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; REVIT is a plus.
• Strong organization and documentation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Serves as main point of contact for account.
• Implements process documents aligning with workplace strategy.
• Delivers client workplace model standards and ongoing improvements.
• Creates test fits and suggests workplace improvements.
• Provides space‑planning and furniture/layout recommendations.
• Interacts with CRE team members to align objectives.

Skills

Project design

AutoCAD

Revit

Space planning

Client interaction

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Education

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

NCIDQ certification a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

CAFM software (Serraview, Manhattan, Planon, Archibus)

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in New Jersey seeks a Manager, Project Designer to be the primary liaison for designated accounts, implementing workplace strategy and standards while guiding design associates.

You will develop space plans, test fits, and final concepts, coordinating with CRE teams and clients to ensure compliance with codes and project goals, and presenting data-driven results for client reviews.