Hybrid Design Manager: Lead Iconic Interior Projects

journey

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Journey is seeking a Design Manager to join our New York Broadway Studio hybrid team. You will lead interior design projects from concept through completion, guiding creative direction while balancing client needs, team capacity, and project budgets.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architectural or interior design, strong leadership, and excellence in AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite. Hospitality experience is a plus, and the role offers in-person collaboration with the NY team.

Qualifications

Professional degree from an accredited interior design or architectural program.
A minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in an architectural or interior design studio.
Proven track record leading complex design projects with key stakeholders.
Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
Solid leadership capabilities across a project team.
Confident in managing client communications and team workflows while solving design problems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM/Revit.
Proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop).
Direct experience in the Hospitality industry is desirable.
Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Rhino is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, project scope, and budget.
Build trust and foster strong relationships with multiple clients, managing expectations and facilitating clear communication.
Provide project teams with context and direction, explaining the 'why' behind design decisions and guiding them in solving client challenges.
Conduct and lead internal work sessions, management meetings, and client presentations.
Mentor, conduct performance reviews and support career development for more junior designers.
Ensure design documentation quality by reviewing and redlining outgoing deliverables to minimize risk and liability.
Coordinate with peers and project managers to maintain schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
Proactively identify design and delivery issues, developing solutions before escalation.
Source and coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and contractors as needed for project execution.
Participate in recruiting by interviewing candidates and onboarding new hires during growth periods.
Support client retention and account growth by contributing to project extensions and additional scopes of work.