What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Standards Manager position at Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc.?
Job Title
Design Standards ManagerJob Description Summary
The Design Standards Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring adherence to client design standards and guidelines across various teams and vendor partners involved in the identified workflows. These standards apply to areas such as test fit design planning and furniture and finish selection. Their role involves maintaining consistency and quality in design practices while collaborating with project participants to communicate and enforce these standards. The goal is to contribute to cohesive and well-integrated projects supporting the client's brand.Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
•Continuously included in all design processes supporting a large-scale design change, new construction, or retail roll-out program to support all design standard adherence concerns.
•Ensures all design packages adhere with the client guidelines around content and accountable for the approval of same
•Reviews any web-based content supporting design standards to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information
•Participates in the design exception management process to ensure final alignment to client brand goals
•Reviews and acts as subject matter expert for brand standard documents and guidelines
•Reports metrics detailing design plan alignment to client standards
•Ensures that all new processes and design standards are communicated to Project Designers and implemented within documentation
•Looks for continuous improvements to the client workplace design
•Collaborates with FFE and FM teams to ensure furniture standards and policies are being adhered to.
•Reviews test fits and suggests workplace improvements in response to client business needs
•Review and confirm all preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety, and applicable code requirements
•Review selection of colors, materials, and finishes to meet clients' requirements
•Review selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description
•Provide on-going training to team, related to implementation of the design standards
Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma.
•Three-Five years experience in a corporate real estate environment.
•Mastered all Project Designer Skillsets.
•Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
•Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
•Experienced in contributing to budgets, managing vendor relationships and supporting procurement processes
•Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications
•Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
•Strong oral, written and presentation skills
•Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
•Strong attention to detail and quality
•Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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