Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Studio Manager - Interior Architecture & Design

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Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$133k - $147k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in interior design or architecture, including at least two years at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level.
Experience working on commercial interior design projects, including workplace or corporate interiors, retail, or other commercial projects.
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
A bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and Revit.
Ability to lead and foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and train staff.
Develop new project proposals and oversee the overall financial health of projects.
Assist in responding to requests for qualifications and requests for proposals and participate in business development efforts.
Manage client relationships and actively pursue additional and new business.
Oversee projects for the Interior Architecture & Design group.
Support the Principal or Director in growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management, and client relationships for the market area.
Nurture a positive, team-oriented environment, ensure financial goals and deadlines are met, and assist the office leader in business development.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a leadership role.
Business development experience and a strong local network.
Registered Interior Designer status or National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.

Salary Range: 133000 to 147000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

The Studio Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for supporting the Principal or Director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships for their market area. You will be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, and assisting the office leader in business development.

Your Role

Leading, mentoring and training staff
Responsible for new project proposals and overall financial health of projects
Assist in responding to RFQ/RFPs and participate in business development efforts.
Manage client relationships, actively pursue additional and new business.
Oversee projects for the Interior Architecture & Design group

Qualifications

10+ years of experience within the field of interior design/architecture with at least two years at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level
Preferred experience in a leadership role
Experience working on commercial interior design projects, including workplace/corporate interiors, retail or other commercial
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
Business Development experience and strong local network preferred
Registered Interior Designer or NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field
CAD and Revit knowledge
Ability to lead and foster a team environment

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

About the Company

Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Ware Malcomb provides architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement for commercial, corporate, industrial, healthcare, science/technology, retail, and residential sectors. Its projects combine multidisciplinary services with data-informed decisions and market insights to tailor solutions to each client and build long-term relationships. The firm differentiates itself with an integrated, end-to-end offering under one roof, strong client service, and attention to how trends like nearshoring and post-pandemic workspace changes affect design. Its goal is to deliver practical, high-quality design and consulting solutions that help clients adapt to changing business realities while growing through ongoing collaborations.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $8.1M
Headquarters: Irvine, CA
Founded: 1972

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