We are seeking a talented and passionate Design Manager with at least 7 - 10 years of design experience to join one of our architectural studios. This position will reinforce team standards at the Project Team level ensuring high-quality design work that aligns with the Workshop/APD brand. They will ideally have managerial experience and a desire to mentor and train junior team members. The Design Manager will report to both the Design Director and Managing Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Efficiently lead and oversee the Project Team through design process
• Motivate team to complete deliverables and ensure team has a clear understanding processes and deadlines. 
• Act as a mentor, delegate tasks and provide guidance and training to junior Project Team members. 
• Develop and execute architectural and interior design across all project phases in accordance with Workshop/APD vision and in conformance with brand standards.
• Has a People First and growth team skill set
• Can effectively create narrative based design concepts that continually push Workshop/APD to the next level. 
• Effectively manage team to meet fee budgets, designing and delivering projects to client budgets, and communicating project schedules and hitting deadlines. 
• Providing documentation that fulfills QA/QC procedures to facilitate design excellence in collaboration with the Project Management team. 
• Create professional relationships with clients and actively fulfill their needs during the project, leading to referrals and recommendations for additional work. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in commercial or hospitality design.
• Bachelor of Architecture/Interior Design Degree.
• Proficient in digitally reviewing and editing technical/design documents.
• Ability to coordinate project reviews and documentation through digital platforms. 
• AutoCAD, REVIT, Enscape, Rhino, Bluebeam, Sketchup (a plus), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary/Benefits

Workshop/APD offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, profit sharing 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits, IDP mentorship and ARE/AXP reimbursement, discretionary bonus, and personal time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days). In addition, WAPD offers a comprehensive health and wellness program including discounts, education, prevention training, health coaching, and fitness classes, as well as in-office perks, including an employee lounge and rooftop, outdoor patio for lunches, bi-weekly happy hours, and office supplied food and beverages. Salary is commensurate with experience and available upon request.