Manager - Studio

Kilroy Realty Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 166,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Kilroy Realty Corporation is seeking a Manager to contribute to the execution of design-driven environments across its portfolio. The role requires a creative design leader with a strong background in Interior Design or Architecture, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience.

This position involves guiding design projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and timelines. Responsibilities include collaboration with various teams, developing compelling presentations, and oversight of consultants.

The compensation package includes a salary range of $140,000 to $166,250, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience (design firm or commercial real estate owner/developer).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with AI tools in design/visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of design projects from concept through completion.
• Collaborate closely with different teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure execution aligns with drawings, details, and design vision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Construction document knowledge

Creative design mindset

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Sketchup

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Asana

Job description

As Manager, STUDIO serves as a key contributor to the visioning and execution of design-driven environments across Kilroy’s portfolio. This role requires a thoughtful and strategic design leader who can translate conceptual ideas into high-quality, buildable outcomes—balancing creativity with pragmatism.

Working in close partnership with internal teams and external consultants, the Manager will guide projects from early concept through final execution, ensuring alignment with design intent, financial objectives, and project timelines. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, STUDIO.

Opportunity Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or another related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience (design firm or commercial real estate owner/developer).
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to guide consultants (architectural, MEP, vendors (including furniture, etc.) to meet design, budget, and schedule goals.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all personality types.
• Extensive knowledge of furniture, millwork, decorative light fixtures, interior finishes and all things décor.
• Strong command of construction documents, detailing, constructability and working with contractors.
• Design-focused with strong visual and material sensibility.
• Highly proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to review and oversee consultant review of submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Support site visits and support construction problem-solving.
• Ensure execution aligns with drawings, details, and design vision.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sketchup (Or other 3D program), Revit, Adobe Creative Suites – Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign, Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience with project management tools (Asana preferred; Miro a plus).
• Familiarity with AI tools in design/visualization is a plus.

Summary of Responsibilities

Managers are expected to develop deep expertise in their assigned projects, partnering collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to guide the advancement of innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of design projects from concept through completion, ensuring design integrity, budget alignment, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate closely with STUDIO, Construction Management, Leasing, and Asset Management to define and achieve project objectives.
• Recommendations of actionable, implementable, pragmatic, budget conscious and creative solutions within workstreams.
• Develop compelling presentation materials to support design, budget and schedule alignment, decision-making, and procurement.
• Understanding of larger goals and objectives pertaining to projects.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external partners through clarity, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Management of project process to clearly track the design consultant teams, schedules, and budgets.
• Track milestones and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving risks.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; support construction administration and site coordination.
• Ensure final execution reflects the intended design vision and quality standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of design standards, guidelines, and best practices across the STUDIO / KRC platform.
• Other duties as assigned

What we offer

At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,000 and $166,250 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.

Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive. Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more. Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few. We invite you to visit our website at www.kilroyrealty.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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