Cypress HCM is hiring: Design Program Manager, Workplace Design + Brand in Los A

Design Program Manager, Workplace Design + Brand

Design Program Manager, Workplace Design + Brand

Our client is seeking a Design Program Manager of Workplace Design + Brand, with interior architecture and branding design experience based out of the Los Angeles campus. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a creative process from its strategic start to its executional finish. With a strong understanding of storytelling through interior architecture & brand, this candidate is responsible for the design of tenant improvement projects, which means updating, revising and evolving the design of a physical space involving various aspects of a project (as examples, an improvement to environmental graphics, new finishes, or new furniture). This candidate will have a proven track record of creative problem-solving, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, as well as a rigorous attention to detail.

The successful candidate is an experienced, enthusiastic, and engaging professional who can communicate clearly at all levels and gains trust with peers through a proven track record. This role works in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and will be working on multiple projects, most of which have very tight delivery timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Drive creative consistency in our environments that foster creativity and innovation which enable people to do their best work.
• Manage and maintain multiple, simultaneous projects through all phases (including brand design) with a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and follow-up with consistent and concise communication with project managers & cross-functional teams, local & regional (internal) teams.
• Provide support through guidance, feedback, and help realize a design vision (both architecture & brand). This vision will be provided in creative briefs for external design architects, consultants, or artistic / brand agencies.
• Review and markup construction & architectural design details, brand-related drawings, FFE & lighting specifications to ensure proper coordination of design intent.
• Maintain a strong working partnership with program managers to ensure that the project scope meets budget. Collaborate and lead value engineering exercises if needed to stay within budget and schedule.
• Participate in calls with project teams across multiple time zones as required.
• Ensure designs are cohesive to the overall project intent and represent the company culture and brand values.
• Remain current with design knowledge, processes, and philosophies, specifically around Inclusive Design and Sustainability Design.
• If required, specify finishes and production methods for architectural, print, and branded design efforts.
• Partner with planning & occupancy leads to incorporate programming needs into physical space. Assist with workplace assessments (with the support of a space programmer) for the Portfolio and Transaction teams to enable site renewal and/or new selection.
• Manage programming and design changes throughout the design process.
• Coordinate the completion and presentation of design phase milestones from our design partner firm to enable visibility to design progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in planning, design development, EGD, or project management on workplace projects, with an understanding of branding an environment and integration into the built environment.
• Strong understanding of the construction and design process; expert knowledge of working drawings and procedures.
• Working ability of Google Suite, Adobe Products: Creative Suite, as well as Bluebeam, CAD, or Revit.
• Extraordinary attention to detail, while still working under strict timelines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of and ability to articulate how design concepts relate to strategy in the corporate workplace practice and how that can positively affect the company’s business and workplace design.
• Ability to develop relationships across teams, functions, and geographies.

Compensation: $70.00 - $86.00 per hour

ID#: 1614

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management
• Industries: Entertainment Providers

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