Global Design & Project Manager

Asana; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health benefits

Wellness & fitness programs

Career coaching & support

Inclusive family building benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Asana is seeking a detail-oriented Workplace Designer to own global workplace design and project execution from our San Francisco office. You will lead the planning of new office builds, reconfigurations, and space planning for a hybrid, office-centric environment.

You will collaborate with local Workplace leads, manage budgets, vendor relations, and analytics, ensuring high-end user satisfaction while supporting Asana's global expansion.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, and project management.
• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with SketchUp or OfficeSpace is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of all new office builds, construction, and reconfigurations across global temporary (co-working) and leased spaces.
• Develop, maintain, and implement workplace design and graphic standards across all office locations.
• Collaborate closely with local Workplace leads to ensure design alignment, seamless office expansion, and high end-user satisfaction.
• Oversee design-related purchasing, including global furniture vendor management, quotes, and procurement.
• Source local furniture and environmental branding vendors globally, maintaining a resource directory and assisting site leads as needed.
• Manage project budgets, billing, CAPEX and OPEX cost roll-ups, and annual financial tracking.
• Oversee global occupancy and space planning, act as the space planning software administrator, and deliver monthly analytics, test fits, and occupancy projections.
• Drive the workflow for desk moves and department relocations while providing ongoing training and support to site leads and space captains.

Skills

Space planning

Interior design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

OfficeSpace

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented team player with a passion for workplace design to take ownership of global workplace design and project execution . Joining the Workplace team, you will report to the Head of Global Workplace & Real Estate and execute both short- and long-term projects to support Asana's global expansion . The Workplace team supports every Asana by creating welcoming, comfortable, and inclusive environments where everyone can perform at their best .

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule . The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday . Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays . Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner . If you're i nterviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements .

What you'll achieve

• Lead the planning and execution of all new office builds, construction, and reconfigurations across global temporary (co-working) and leased spaces .
• Develop, maintain, and implement workplace design and graphic standards across all office locations .
• Collaborate closely with local Workplace leads to ensure design alignment, seamless office expansion, and high end-user satisfaction .
• Oversee design-related purchasing, including global furniture vendor management, quotes, and procurement .
• Source local furniture and environmental branding vendors globally, maintaining a resource directory and assisting site leads as needed .
• Manage project budgets, billing, CAPEX and OPEX cost roll-ups, and annual financial tracking .
• Oversee global occupancy and space planning, act as the space planning software administrator, and deliver monthly analytics, test fits, and occupancy projections .
• Drive the workflow for desk moves and department relocations while providing ongoing training and support to site leads and space captains .

About you

• Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making .
• 6-8+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, and project management .
• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related technical field .
• Proven proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with SketchUp or OfficeSpace is a plus .
• Meticulous planner and problem-solver who effectively prioritizes and manages multiple simultaneous projects under tight schedules .
• Strong cross-functional communicator skilled in building collaborative relationships across all levels and managing global vendors across time zones .
• Experienced in managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, financial tracking, and transparent project status reporting .
• Portfolio or website demonstrating experienc e in office design, environmental graphics, and spatial planning .

At Asana, we're commit ted to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achiev e our mission . If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply .

What we'll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission . We b elieve that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role . To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit .

For this role, the estimated ba se salary range is between $121,000 - $138,000 . The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process . Th e listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified .

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pa y (for most sales roles), and benefits . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role .

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our empl oyees worldwide and include :

• Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
• Career coaching & support
• Inclusive family building benefits
• Long-term savings or retirement plans
• In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role .

About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on