Full-Time
Architectural Designer Lead
Mid-weight Architectural Designer
Updated on 8/23/2026
WeWork
5,001-10,000 employees
Co-working and office space provider
No salary listed
London, UK
In Person
Periodic travel may be required.
Bachelor's
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 3 years of professional design, construction, or operations experience in high-quality commercial or hospitality projects; mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experience is also considered.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to articulate concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders and members.
- Proficiency in BIM Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Google applications, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong design and space-planning acumen.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and incorporate metrics and data into design solutions.
- Knowledge of construction industry best practices, buildings, and accessibility codes.
- Strong joinery-design capability and understanding of critical furniture, fixtures, and equipment principles and dimensions.
- Understanding of construction materials, finishes, and effective color combinations.
- Spatial perception and sensitivity to lighting requirements in each space.
- Portfolios must be submitted for consideration.
- Manage projects independently by establishing timelines, meeting deadlines, and managing workload.
- Identify and arrange functional requirements, high-level programming, code analysis, and space planning for each project.
- Produce design and handoff packages using Revit, including programming, layout, architect-of-record and general-contractor handoff, and stakeholder deliverables.
- Produce complete design packages including interior design drawings, lighting strategy, joinery and furniture, fixtures, and equipment specifications, technical drawings, and architect-of-record and general-contractor coordination.
- Manage relationships and design deliverables for configured member projects throughout the presales process.
- Produce and coordinate architectural test-fits for management agreements, internal reprogramming requests, and sales requests, obtaining quality sign-offs from Design Studio leadership.
- Collaborate with the Design and Creative Director and Senior Design Manager at each design milestone to ensure comprehensive and executable design intent aligned with project briefs.
- Ensure design deliverables comply with quality assurance guidelines and standards for design, documentation, project management, cost, and local code.
- Work with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and suppliers to execute designs and quality requirements according to specifications.
- Provide regular and timely project-progress updates and address concerns promptly and professionally.
- Source new materials, fabrics, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment suppliers.
- Monitor project costs to keep projects on budget.
- Attend project and client meetings and site visits.
WeWork provides coworking and office spaces for individuals and teams in locations around the world. Its primary product is membership access to shared spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and on-site amenities like printers, lounges, and community events, all accessible through a membership plan. Members book spaces, desks, or private offices as needed and can use the global network of WeWork locations. The company differentiates itself with a large, globally distributed network of locations, a built-in community and events program, and enterprise-ready spaces that cater to large teams with scalable office solutions. WeWork’s goal is to make it easier for people and companies to work flexibly, collaborate, and grow by providing accessible, well-designed work environments and a sense of community.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- WeWork opened 511 Fifth Avenue and 245 Fifth Avenue, signaling disciplined New York expansion.
- Foot traffic in North Texas rose 25%, and On Demand bookings increased 17%.
- Nearly half of Fortune 100 companies now use WeWork, supporting enterprise retention.
What critics are saying
- CBRE's Industrious and IWG's Regus pressure pricing and enterprise renewals in 2026.
- Legacy lease litigation like 430 California Street still threatens cash and management time.
- A failed occupancy rebound would strand fixed costs and reopen insolvency risk by 2027.
What makes WeWork unique
- WeWork still owns a recognizable global brand with 600-plus locations across 45 million square feet.
- John Santora's 2024 reset cut leverage and shifted growth toward profit, not empire-building.
- WeWork Go extends the brand beyond offices into airport and convention-center micro-workspaces.
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Benefits
Competitive healthcare benefits
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) matching
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year
16 weeks paid parental leave
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -1%WeWork is expanding its presence in Plano's Legacy business park, signing a nearly 27,000-square-foot lease at Legacy Town Center II. The addition brings its total space at the site to nearly 54,000 square feet across two floors, with the new workspace expected to open this summer. The expansion follows strong regional performance, with foot traffic at North Texas WeWork locations up 25% since the start of the year and On Demand bookings rising 17%. The new floor will feature enhanced acoustics, lighting, coworking lounges and private offices. WeWork emerged from bankruptcy debt-free in 2025, returning to profitability with nearly $2.3 billion in revenue. Nearly half of the Fortune 100 are now WeWork members, according to Time magazine.
WeWork has launched WeWork Go, a new workspace solution featuring private office pods designed for professionals working in high-traffic locations such as airports and convention centres. The pods are available in three formats: single-user, multi-user accommodating up to four people, and ADA-compatible models. The pods feature architectural-grade materials, enhanced soundproofing, curated lighting, ergonomic seating and integrated high-speed connectivity. Built in partnership with Bureau, they use environmentally responsible materials. Users can book pods instantly via the WeWork Go app at flexible rates that vary by location and session length. The product debuted at the 2026 Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington DC and will expand globally. This is WeWork's first new product launch since introducing WeWork Workplace in July 2022.
WeWork has launched WeWork Go, a private office pod designed for busy professionals in high-traffic locations like airports and hotels. The product, available in single-user and four-person models, marks the coworking company's first new offering since July 2022. The launch represents a dramatic shift for WeWork, which once held a $47 billion valuation under founder Adam Neumann before filing for bankruptcy in 2023 with $18 billion in debt. Now private with shares trading around five cents, the company is profitable with 550,000 members across over 600 locations under CEO John Santora. WeWork has adopted an asset-light model, franchising many locations and partnering with over 2,000 third-party coworking spaces. Santora, a former Cushman & Wakefield executive, says the transparent pods will test whether the company's entrepreneurial culture can thrive at a smaller scale.
WeWork has signed a lease for 37,000 square feet at 511 Fifth Avenue, expanding its New York City portfolio to 3.3 million square feet across 36 Manhattan locations. The deal marks a resurgence for the coworking company following its 2023 bankruptcy. The company now operates 45 million square feet globally, taking a disciplined approach under CEO John Santora, who joined in 2024. This contrasts sharply with founder Adam Neumann's era of overexpansion, when WeWork accumulated $13 billion in lease obligations whilst claiming to be a technology company. WeWork emerged from bankruptcy in June 2024 after Yardi Systems invested $337 million as part of a $450 million restructuring. The company is now "growing again, sensibly and sustainably", according to global head of real estate Peter Greenspan.
Yardi, a low-profile yet highly successful entrepreneur, ranks among the wealthiest in the software industry. His journey began in 1963 when he became the second person ever to achieve the top rank in the IIT JEE, a prestigious engineering entrance exam in India.