Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb seeks a Studio Manager to support the Principal/Director in growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relations for the Los Angeles market. You will nurture a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are met, and assist the office leader in business development.

This full-time, long-term role calls for overseeing the Interior Architecture & Design group, leading staff, pursuing new business, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of interior design/architecture experience with at least 2 years at PM/Senior PM level
• Leadership experience preferred
• Experience on commercial interior design projects
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
• Business development experience and strong local network preferred
• Registered Interior Designer or NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field
• CAD and Revit knowledge
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and train staff
• Responsible for new project proposals and overall financial health of projects
• Assist in responding to RFQ/RFPs and participate in business development efforts
• Manage client relationships, actively pursue additional and new business
• Oversee projects for the Interior Architecture & Design group

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture or related field

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

The Studio Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for supporting the Principal or Director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships for their market area. You will be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, and assisting the office leader in business development.

Your Role

• Leading, mentoring and training staff
• Responsible for new project proposals and overall financial health of projects
• Assist in responding to RFQ/RFPs and participate in business development efforts.
• Manage client relationships, actively pursue additional and new business.
• Oversee projects for the Interior Architecture & Design group

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the field of interior design/architecture with at least two years at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level
• Preferred experience in a leadership role
• Experience working on commercial interior design projects, including workplace/corporate interiors, retail or other commercial
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
• Business Development experience and strong local network preferred
• Registered Interior Designer or NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field
• CAD and Revit knowledge
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The compensation range is $133-$147k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.