Senior Design Lead — Corporate Interiors & Space Strategy

Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead design and space planning across multiple Class-A office projects. You will guide test fits, coordinate consultants and vendors, and ensure brand alignment from concept through FF&E.

The role requires strong client-facing communication, 8–10 years of CRE architecture and interiors experience, and expertise with Bluebeam, Procore and AutoCAD. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a client‑facing role or customer success.
• Minimum 8-10 years of commercial real estate architecture and interiors experience.
• Experience with Class‑A office a must; exposure to other property types preferred.
• Experience with construction process as it relates to design, cost and constructability.
• Knowledge of MEP/FP, acoustics, structural engineering, FF&E, AV/IT/Security, lighting design and NYC code/permitting.
• Experience leading teams of consultants/vendors to deliver a project from start to closeout.
• Working knowledge of material and furniture specifications.
• Strong communication skills to present design ideas to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam; familiarity with Procore and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Procore and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process with tenants, guiding space planning test fits and furniture selections.
• Deliver design solutions reflecting tenant brand and business goals with responsive service.
• Manage design across all phases: Testfit, SD, DD, CD, CA and FF&E.
• Oversee consultant teams and FF&E vendors within budget and schedule.
• Conduct tenant feasibility studies and testfits to drive decisions.
• Develop test fits with Bluebeam or AutoCAD; markup drawings for direction.
• Lead FF&E/finishes selections and curate samples for tenants.
• Source finish samples and light fixtures from materials library.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with diverse consultant teams.
• Collaborate with Construction, workplace operations and technology teams.
• Support development of team initiatives to reinforce objectives.
• Identify design ideas, trends and product specs to evolve standards.
• Build positive culture and contribute to design vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and reporting; budget reporting.

Skills

Client-facing

CRE architecture/interiors experience

Class-A office experience

Construction process knowledge

MEP/FP, acoustics, structural, FF&E, A

Team leadership

Materials & furniture specs

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

BGRE in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead design and space planning across multiple Class-A office projects. You will guide test fits, coordinate consultants and vendors, and ensure brand alignment from concept through FF&E.

The role requires strong client-facing communication, 8–10 years of CRE architecture and interiors experience, and expertise with Bluebeam, Procore and AutoCAD. A fast-paced, collaborative environment awaits.