Furniture And Sustainability Workspace Designer

Jones Lang Lasalle Incorporated; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm is seeking a Furniture and Sustainability Workspace Designer to lead a remote sustainability team from Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves driving sustainable innovations in furniture and implementing strategies to monitor sustainability KPIs. Ideal candidates will have expertise in managing remote teams and knowledge of sustainability practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading remote teams across various time zones.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a distributed remote sustainability team across multiple time zones.
• Establish sustainability service standards and monitor KPIs.
• Drive innovation in sustainable furniture solutions.

Job description

Furniture and Sustainability Workspace Designer

Remote – Johannesburg, South Africa. Full‑time. The role leads a global remote sustainability team and delivers innovative furniture and sustainability solutions across JLL and Tetris studios worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management – Manage a distributed remote sustainability team across multiple time zones, coordinate cross‑functional collaboration, establish communication protocols, and foster professional development.
• Sustainability Strategy & Implementation – Establish sustainability service standards, monitor and report on sustainability KPIs (carbon footprint, waste diversion, sustainable material usage), stay current with global sustainability certifications and regulatory requirements.
• Furniture Services Management – Ensure quality control and compliance with brand standards, drive innovation in sustainable furniture solutions and circular economy practices, develop presentation, layouts and RFP libraries to fast‑track daily functions.

Location

Remote – Johannesburg, South Africa

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.