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Charles Schwab

Senior Design Manager (Corporate Real Estate)

Charles Schwab, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Your opportunity

The Senior Design Manager is a proven project leader who will ensure each project reflects Client’s current strategy and adheres to established design guidelines. The Senior Design Manager will be the point of contact for projects and will be accountable to cross-functional team members for managing the design process to develop and deliver design solutions with excellence.

Responsibilities include:

Manage the process of design and implementation of design for retail branch properties

Provide space planning and design direction (interior and exterior) for new retail locations, renovationsand expansions

Present design solutions visually and verbally to upper management

Responsible for engaging, and managing the agreements with, outsourced architects, engineers andrelated vendors

Review vendor created documents for adherence to Schwab standards and project specific direction

Develop positive cross-functional working relationships

Provide guidance and expertise for selection of furniture, finishes, and artwork

Develop and maintain brand standards and application guidelines

Provide project updates/communicate project status weekly or when called upon to do so

Provide clear and concise direction to meet client and company goals. Integrate and leverage colleaguesto implement best design solutions.

Represent the design department, corporate real estate department and the clients with an exceedinglyhigh level of professionalism

What you have

Minimum 5 years' experience workingin an architecture or interior design firm with an emphasis in retail, office and corporate architecture.

Proven ability to demonstrate successful projects with significant experience in space planning/interior design/architecture for commercial and multi-unit branded environments

Proven ability to translate complex project programs into efficient, compelling space plans

experience in the development of branded environments through application of brand standards and insinctivelayout of brand messaging, signage, graphics, materials, etc.

Experience with the development and execution of corporate campus projects

Exceptional communication skills- ability to professionallyaddress clients, peers, and internal business partners including senior management and outside resources

Exceptional time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity

Experience with comercial office systems furniture

Comprehension of building codes and accessibility requirements affecting building layout

High level of efficience utilizing AutoCAD, experience with with Revid preferred

Operational understainding of Bluebeam, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobate desired

LEED certification is a plus

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

What’s in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.