Position Responsibilities
●Lead the design and development of workplace interiors projects across multiple phases, from pursuit and programming through construction administration.
●Translate client goals, workplace strategies, user needs, data, and program requirements into clear spatial concepts and compelling design narratives.
●Lead workplace planning, test fits, programming, adjacency studies, space standards, and conceptual design development.
● Establish and communicate design direction while integrating architectural, engineering, branding, technology, lighting, sustainability, and other interdisciplinary criteria.
● Plan, organize, direct, mentor, and coordinate project teams with limited oversight from a Principal or Partner.
● Build and maintain strong client, consultant, and stakeholder relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and proactive problem solving.
● Lead the development of design deliverables, presentations, renderings, diagrams, material palettes, FF&E concepts, and project narratives.
● Oversee the selection and application of materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and building systems in alignment with design intent, performance, budget, and schedule.
● Guide teams through design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration, as applicable.
● Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, and specialty consultants to support design quality and successful project execution.
● Lead project document reviews and quality-control processes in accordance with SOM standards and procedures.
● Resolve complex design, technical, operational, and coordination challenges through research, collaboration, and sound professional judgment.
● Participate in project planning, scheduling, staffing, fee development, scope definition, and financial coordination.
● Advance sustainable and resilient design strategies, including wellness, material health, accessibility, and carbon-conscious design principles.
● Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality of project documentation across teams and project phases.
● Participate in marketing, business development, and proposal efforts supporting workplace interiors and workplace strategy services.
● Contribute to pitch materials, interviews, client presentations, conferences, and other external communications.
● Help develop and advance workplace interiors standards, tools, processes, and best practices across the office and firm.
● Perform other responsibilities as required.
Leadership Responsibilities
● Lead multiple projects, teams, and initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.
● Serve as an officewide and firmwide resource in workplace interiors, workplace planning, or a related area of expertise.
● Directly supervise, train, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
● Support recruiting and talent development through resume review, interviewing, professional networking, mentoring, and staff development.
● Advocate for design excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement.
● Identify and advance new ways of working, services, standards, and processes that strengthen SOM’s practice and support business and risk-management objectives.
● Share knowledge and contribute to professional discourse within SOM and the broader design community.