Ware Malcomb is excited to announce an opening for an Interior Design Studio Manager with a focus on retail projects, based in our New York office!

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.

Studio Manager Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and team members in the studio.
• Oversee projects for the Interior Architecture & Design group.
• Have a complete knowledge and understanding of all financial tools and reports.
• Ensure all proposals and contracts are in place.
• Review all project budget reports prior to contract executions.
• Oversee the group's organizational chart, project budget reports, monthly revenue projections, and financials, and prepare monthly business reports.
• Prepare the group’s organization chart.
• Review the group’s forecast and current/future staff needs.
• Actively market and promote Ware Malcomb to secure new work and grow the group; attend business development and networking functions.
• Attend all scheduling meetings and maintain regular contact with Project Managers.
• Participate in candidate interviews and team member reviews with senior management; assist with recruiting new team members.
• Create and lead a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Support and attend your group’s Ware Malcomb active and social events that promote health, fitness, community, and philanthropy.

• 10 years of experience within the field of interior design with at least two years at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level
• Preferred experience in a leadership role
• Experience working on interior design projects, specifically within the retail industry
• 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

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of commercial office, corporate, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, auto, public/institutional facilities and renovation projects.

Ware Malcomb offers the best of both worlds - a small-office, supportive and nurturing work environment with large company resources and support - providing an amazing opportunity for professional growth. Ware Malcomb offers a wellness-focused company culture, competitive salary and overall benefits package.

Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm and Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group!