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About the Role

This role is responsible for developing and implementing workplace strategies, leading corporate interior design, managing space, and overseeing interior workplace projects nationwide. The position requires a blend of strategic planning, design expertise, project management, and strong stakeholder collaboration to create effective and branded workplace solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-term workplace strategies for domestic locations.
Assess current and future workplace needs based on business objectives and projections.
Lead programming, test fits, blocking and stacking, adjacency planning, and scenario development.
Recommend strategies to improve space utilization, flexibility, and employee experience.
Partner with business units and senior leadership to translate requirements into workplace solutions.
Establish and maintain workplace planning standards, guidelines, and reporting processes.
Provide recommendations regarding space allocation, capacity, and future planning needs.
Lead the design direction for corporate interiors, ensuring brand and culture consistency.
Develop and maintain standards for space planning, furniture, finishes, lighting, and branding.
Review design concepts, finish palettes, furniture plans, and construction documents.
Provide design recommendations to executives, business leaders, and external partners.
Lead the selection, specification, procurement, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Review and approve FF&E specifications, pricing, and vendor recommendations.
Manage the master furniture inventory and support nationwide inventory visibility.
Establish preferred products, vendors, and purchasing strategies for efficiency and quality.
Review and update design and construction guidelines.
Balance design quality, functionality, sustainability, employee experience, schedule, and cost.
Oversee the workplace space management system, including assignments and occupancy data.
Maintain accurate occupancy information, floor plans, and chargeback data.
Coordinate office moves, adds, changes, and reconfigurations.
Improve processes for managing internal workplace changes.
Partner with relevant departments to coordinate workplace changes and minimize disruption.
Manage relationships with movers, installers, and furniture vendors.
Review post-occupancy feedback and recommend improvements.
Manage or oversee interior workplace renovation, relocation, and reconfiguration projects nationwide.
Establish project scope, objectives, requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate architects, interior designers, engineers, and other consultants.
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks.
Review project proposals, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
Ensure projects align with approved strategies, standards, and budgets.
Conduct site visits and oversee construction progress and furniture installation.
Develop and maintain project management guidelines and reporting standards.
Select, engage, and manage third-party project management services when required.
Support the selection, bidding, and negotiation of architectural, engineering, and contracting services.
Evaluate and implement project management tools and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, Workplace Strategy, Strategic Interior Planning, Facilities Planning, Project Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in corporate interiors, workplace strategy, interior design, space planning, FF&E, project management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience developing workplace strategies and leading corporate interior design initiatives.
Proven experience managing interior renovation, relocation, or workplace implementation projects from concept through completion.
Strong expertise in corporate interiors, workplace planning, furniture systems, materials, finishes, lighting, and installation.
Experience managing FF&E selection, specification, procurement, installation, and inventory.
Strong understanding of space management, occupancy planning, blocking and stacking, and move/add/change processes.
Experience working with executives, business leaders, user groups, architects, interior designers, dealers, manufacturers, contractors, and project managers.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, test-fit tools, or comparable design and workplace planning software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with space management, furniture management, workplace, or project management systems is preferred.
Demonstrated design expertise, including meaningful experience with corporate interiors, workplace planning, FF&E, materials, finishes, and design decision-making.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written, visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Strong design judgment, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
Ability to translate business objectives into practical workplace and design solutions.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Ability to review and evaluate design documents, furniture specifications, schedules, and budgets.
Ability to prioritize work, delegate effectively, and make sound decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with related design, workplace, space management, and project management software.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Domestic travel: 10–20%

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Salary/Compensations

$150,000-$170,000
$1,000—$1,001 USD

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

About the Company

Hearst is a global leader in information and services, with business lines including consumer and professional media, Hearst Health, and Hearst Business Media.

Equal Opportunity

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $150,000-$170,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.