Furniture And Sustainability Workspace Designer

Jll; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is looking for a Furniture and Sustainability Designer to manage a remote team and deliver innovative furniture solutions. The candidate will establish sustainability strategies and ensure project quality. This remote position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering opportunity for impactful work in sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• Experience managing remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Knowledge of sustainability certifications like LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.
• Ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote sustainability team and coordinate operations.
• Establish sustainability service standards and best practices.
• Ensure quality control across all furniture deliverables.

Skills

Team Leadership

Sustainability Strategy

Project Management

Communication Skills

Innovation in Sustainable Solutions

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

JLL's Tetris business vertical specializes in office design and fit‑out services, offering end‑to‑end solutions for workspace transformation.

They work with clients to create innovative, efficient, and inspiring work environments that align with company culture and operational needs.

Role – Furniture and Sustainability Designer

This remote position will include the management of a distributed sustainability team while overseeing the delivery of comprehensive furniture and sustainability solutions to JLL and Tetris studios worldwide.

The successful candidate will drive innovation in sustainability and furniture delivery solutions while ensuring seamless project delivery across our international portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Manage a remote sustainability team across multiple time zones and regions
  • Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration between sustainability specialists and furniture consultants
  • Establish clear communication protocols for remote team operations and foster professional development
  • Collate information and data into client‑ready presentation formats
  • Develop internal information capture in the JLL Loop Library and Furniture Library
• Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Establish sustainability service standards, guidelines, and best practices
  • Facilitate monitoring and reporting on sustainability KPIs, including carbon footprint, waste diversion, and sustainable material usage
  • Stay current with global sustainability certifications (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, etc.) and regulatory requirements
• Furniture Services Management
  • Ensure quality control and compliance with brand standards across all furniture deliverables
  • Drive innovation in sustainable furniture solutions and circular economy practices
  • Develop presentation, layouts and RFP libraries to fast‑track daily functions in Tetris Furniture Solutions

Location

Remote – Johannesburg, ZAF

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, please email us to request an accommodation.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.