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About the Role

BlackRock's Global Workplace Planning team manages the firm's corporate real estate strategy, including space planning, site acquisition, design, construction, and lease management. The Global Design & Construction (D&C) team executes capital projects, implements global space and design standards, and focuses on creating a high-quality, consistent workplace experience that supports flexibility, connection, and collaboration. The Workplace Design Lead will champion design and space standards, focusing on technology and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Program ownership of BlackRock’s Global Workplace Design Standards, ensuring design consistency for architecture, furniture, interior design, and signage globally.
Ensure alignment and coordination on standards and specifications with MEP, Health & Safety, Sustainability, and Technology functions.
Provide design support for all real estate projects.
Collaborate with D&C regional leads in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to ensure consistent global application of design standards.
Manage the furniture program, maintaining a list of functional, cost-effective products that meet standards and are part of global furniture agreements.
Partner with H&S to create solutions for an inclusive workplace design.
Support the evaluation of furniture for ergonomic requirements.
Act as a design resource to Workplace Experience colleagues.
Manage BlackRock’s Global Art Program, including acquisition of new art and management of the existing collection.
Ensure alignment of the art program with BlackRock’s brand and standards.
Develop and manage the annual global art budget.
Utilize design tools like Saltmine and Revit for internal design reviews using 3D models and renderings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited college.
6-8 years of progressive advancement in design management within office interior design and construction.
Experience with the office furniture industry, including knowledge of current products and trends.
Proficiency in interior design trends and innovations in workplace design, with a strong sense for finishes and materials.
Experience in sustainable office design; LEED or similar accreditation is preferred.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Financial management skills, including experience managing budgets and partnering with procurement teams.
Organized and detail-oriented with strong prioritizing and multi-tasking abilities.
Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering alternative workplace strategies.
Experience working in a matrix environment.
Experience working in multiple cities and countries.
Self-motivation, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Strategic thinking ability with the capacity to develop tactical implementation plans.
Ability to build collaborations across multiple functions and levels, both internally and externally.
Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, Saltmine, Procore, and space management systems.

Skills

Architecture
Interior Design
Design Management
Office Furniture Industry
Workplace Design Trends
Sustainable Office Design
Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Presentation Skills
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Financial Management
Budget Management
Procurement Partnership
Organization
Detail Orientation
Prioritization
Multi-tasking
Alternative Workplace Strategies
Matrix Environment Navigation
Global Project Experience
Strategic Thinking
Tactical Planning
MS Excel
MS Project
MS PowerPoint
AutoCAD
Revit
Saltmine
Procore
Space Management Systems
Art Program Management
Brand Alignment

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

6-8 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field

Salary/Compensations

USD$115,000.00 - USD$162,000.00

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

About the Company

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

Equal Opportunity

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.