Design Standards Lead – Architecture & Workplace Strategy

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a Design Manager to lead global guidelines and standards for corporate interiors and workplace strategy. This on-site role combines design leadership with program management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage platform administration, content development, material standards, and documentation, coordinating with partners and vendors to advance sustainable, consistent design across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related design field.
• 7–10 years of professional architecture/workplace strategy experience.
• Experience developing and managing corporate design standards or guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of commercial interior design, workplace strategy, and space planning."
• Proficiency with digital platform administration and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Global Guidelines Development & Management (50-60% of role after ramp-up).
• Platform & System Administration: lead website transition, admin platform, maintain content integrity.
• Standards Development & Coordination: develop and implement guidelines across multiple areas.
• Content Enhancement & Documentation: gather specs, create material packages, coordinate metrics.
• Research & Development / Sample Coordination: maintain material library, prototype initiatives.
• Document Control & Administration: archive management, ensure up-to-date project records.

Skills

Architecture

Workplace strategy

Content management

Sustainability frameworks

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Digital platforms

Furniture/finishes specs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture/Interior Design or related field

Tools

ACC/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in New York, NY is seeking a Design Manager to lead global guidelines and standards for corporate interiors and workplace strategy. This on-site role combines design leadership with program management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage platform administration, content development, material standards, and documentation, coordinating with partners and vendors to advance sustainable, consistent design across the portfolio.