Development Design Manager

Hbreavis; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and accident insurance

Workplace benefits with fresh snacks

Team-oriented working atmosphere

Swimming Pool Access

Flexible working time

Day off for volunteering activities

Referral bonus for new employees

Targeted employee development

Job summary

Hbreavis is seeking a Design Manager to drive the design management process in Ohio, USA. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are innovative, high-quality, and delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in architecture or design, excellent leadership skills, and experience with BIM and AutoCAD. Benefits include flexible working hours, well-being-focused offices, and targeted employee development programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate development, design management or architecture offices.
• Solid knowledge of design management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Good understanding of design principles and German local regulations.
• Fluent in English and German language.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design management process and ensure delivery on time and budget.
• Manage design changes and oversee the translation of concept into execution.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and support project leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

BIM tools

AutoCAD

Design management

Risk identification

Stakeholder management

Innovation

Education

University degree in Architecture or Design

Job description

Be part of a team where design meets purpose. In this role, you’ll drive the design management process, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and lead projects that deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes—on time, on budget, and with a strong focus on value.

What might appear on your to-do list?

In concept phase:

• To shape and co-create the project’s Value Proposition, and to lead the setup and execution of the RoC and VP review processes.
• Owning the concept design management and ensuring strong alignment between project development and the product’s unique value proposition.
• To partner closely with the Development Manager, supporting overall project leadership, governance, and process setup.
• Keeping design delivery on track—on time, on budget, and aligned with commercial objectives.
• Driving high-quality, effective, and commercially viable design solutions.
• Oversee construction cost considerations and budgeting during the concept stage.
• To co-lead the selection of external concept designers and local delivery teams, and to lead the preparation of the Design Brief and key concept documentation.
• To ensure implementation of Minirex and other internal know-how across the project.
• Supporting leasing activities, including discussions with tenants where design input is needed.
• Proactively identifying risks and contributing to stakeholder management within given area.

In construction phase:

• To contribute to planning and managing the design program, working closely with the Design Coordinator.
• Overseeing the translation of concept design and Value Proposition into execution.
• Managing design changes, ensuring any impact on the original concept is carefully controlled.

Do you meet these criteria? You're already a strong candidate!

• University degree in Architecture or Design.
• Relevant work experience of at least 5 years in real estate development, design management or architecture offices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide and develop design teams.
• Solid knowledge of design management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with BIM tools and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of design principles and German local regulations and approval processes.
• Ability to balance design quality with commercial and technical considerations.
• Interest in innovation, including practical use of AI tools in design and project management.
• Fluent in English and German language.

What you can expect from us

• Life and accident insurance.
• Workplace benefits represented by award‑winning, well‑being‑focused offices with fresh snacks and drinks.
• A team-oriented working atmosphere with a company social programme.
• Swimming Pool Access – Europasportpark and John Reed Fitness Centre entrance.
• Flexible working time.
• Day off for volunteering activities.
• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee.
• Targeted employee development with active AI mandate and various training and upskilling sessions available.

Sound good? Let us know you're interested!