Design Program Manager

Must be able to be onsite in Los Angeles 3x/week.

Our client is seeking a Design Program Manager of Workplace Design Brand, with interior architecture and branding design experience based out of their Los Angeles campus. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a creative process from its strategic start to its executional finish. With a strong understanding of storytelling through interior architecture & brand, this candidate is responsible for the design of tenant improvement projects, which means updating, revising and evolving the design of a physical space involving various aspects of a project. This role works in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, and will be working on multiple projects, most of which have very tight delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative consistency in our environments that foster creativity, innovation which enable people to do their best work.

• Manages and maintains multiple, simultaneous projects through all phases (including brand design) with a high level of accuracy, timeliness and follow-up with consistent and concise communication with project managers & cross functional teams, local & regional (internal) teams

• Provide support through guidance, feedback, and help realize a design vision (both architecture & brand). This vision will be provided in creative briefs for external design architects, consultants or artistic / brand agencies.

• Review and markup construction & architectural design details, brand-related drawings, FFE & lighting specifications to ensure proper coordination of design intent.

? Maintain a strong working partnership with program managers to ensure that the project scope meets budget. Collaborate and lead value engineering exercises if needed to stay within budget and schedule.

? If required, specify finishes, and production methods for architectural, print and branded design efforts

? Partner with planning & occupancy leads to incorporate programming needs into physical space. Assist with workplace assessments (with the support of a space programmer) for the Portfolio and Transaction teams to enable site renewal and/or new selection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8-10 min years of experience in planning, design development, EGD, or project management on workplace projects. With the understanding of branding an environment and integration into the built environment.
• Strong understanding of the construction and design process; expert knowledge of working drawings and procedures.
• Working ability of Google Suite, Adobe Products: Creative Suite, as well as Bluebeam, CAD or Revit
• Extraordinary attention to detail, while still working under strict timelines

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $70 - $86 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.