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About the Role
JLL Design is shaping the future of the built environment, and we are seeking a Design Manager to join our North America practice in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on commercial interiors nationally, driving business growth through best-in-class project delivery, precise process management, and seamless team coordination. You will deliver exceptional outcomes across multiple concurrent projects while building strong client relationships. Ensure operational excellence across the practice—maintaining quality standards, mentoring teams, and implementing processes that elevate project and team performance. This role combines critical thinking with hands-on execution, staying closely engaged in design details. Lead project teams to deliver high-quality design solutions, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and contribute directly to studio growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead design teams in generating client program requirements, initial test fits, and basic code analysis involving egress, plumbing counts, travel distances, and occupancy types.
- Develop fee proposals based on project scopes and manage projects relative to fees, profitability, and resource staffing allocations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for client interaction related to design concepts, approvals, and execution, while coordinating with brokers, property owners, and end users during site visits.
- Guide team members in developing design and technical drawings, reviewing all work for accuracy to scope and technical standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members, building individual capability and fostering a collaborative, high-performing studio culture.
- Maintain financial tracking to ensure business health and support historic data reporting for strategic decision-making.
- Partner with studio leads to participate in new business pursuits, client development initiatives, and revenue-generating opportunities, including assembling pitch decks and leading client presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience working on commercial interior design projects, with demonstrated ability to stay hands-on in design development.
- Fluent in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient knowledge of building codes and accessibility guidelines, specifically in the Texas market.
- Keen design eye with strong command of design fundamentals—space planning, materiality, finishes, and detailing—and the instinct to catch issues before they reach the client.
- Excellent client communication, listening, and critical-thinking skills, with strong presentation abilities and the capacity to think on your feet.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Bluebeam
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Building codes
- Accessibility guidelines
- Space planning
- Materiality
- Finishes
- Detailing
- Client communication
- Listening
- Critical-thinking
- Presentation abilities
- Business development acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Time-management
- Organizational skills
Location
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 7+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- Architectural (AIA) or Interior Design (NCIDQ) certification strongly preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
About the Company
- JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
- Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.
- We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
- Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
Equal Opportunity
- Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
- For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.