Senior Design Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead end-to-end design across client portfolios, collaborating with executives, architects, and project teams. This on-site role is based at the client’s Salt Lake City headquarters, requiring 3+ days per week on site in Utah.

You will guide design concepts, manage teams and external consultants, and ensure solutions align with budget and business goals while delivering high-quality, innovative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Lead design projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of design principles, materials, and construction integration.
• Experience managing design teams, consultants, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Balance creative vision with budget constraints.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• 10+ years of post-education architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through project completion.
• Engage in comprehensive client consultations to understand project requirements, preferences, and business objectives to shape bespoke design concepts.
• Direct and support design teams, evaluate project performance, and manage external consultants and vendors.
• Review detailed design proposals, including mood boards, material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts, while maintaining alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors to integrate design elements into construction.
• Source and liaise with vendors, artisans, and suppliers to identify materials, furnishings, and accessories for each project.
• Apply a strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and user experience to every stage.
• Articulate design concepts clearly to executives, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain awareness of business context, customer needs, market trends and competitive landscape.

Skills

Project leadership

Design management

Team management

Architectural expertise

Communication

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

The Senior Design Manager will be part of JLL's Global Design team, working closely with project teams around the world to drive design excellence across our client’s portfolio. As an experienced architect and design professional, this role partners with key real estate leaders, business partners, and service providers to balance global design consistency with the flexibility needed for regional effectiveness. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and project management teams to translate vision into reality, conceptualizing and implementing design solutions that elevate the quality and innovation of our work. This role will require an on-site presence at our client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT 3+ days/week.

What your day-to-day will look like

Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through project completion, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and stakeholders.

Engage in comprehensive client consultations to understand project requirements, preferences, and business objectives in order to shape bespoke design concepts.

Direct and support design teams, evaluate project performance, and manage external consultants and vendors.

Review detailed design proposals, including mood boards, material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts, while maintaining alignment with budgetary constraints.

Collaborate with architects and contractors to integrate design elements smoothly into the construction process.

Source and liaise with vendors, artisans, and suppliers to identify materials, furnishings, and accessories that support each project's design vision.

Apply a strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and user experience to every stage of a project.

Articulate design concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, including executives, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Maintain awareness of business context, customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform design decisions.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading design projects from concept through completion
• Strong knowledge of design principles, materials, and construction integration processes
• Experience managing design teams, consultants, and vendor relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to balance creative vision with budgetary and business constraints
• Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, and cross-functional project teams
• 10+ years of post-education experience practicing architecture

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On-site –Salt Lake City, UT

Job Tags: Corporate Strategy Development, Processing Expense Reports, Working Independently

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.