Design Manager (Indianapolis, IN)

Essential Functions

• Creates and oversees standards for architectural design and maintains brand design expectations, cost, schedule and operational requirements
• Participates in the design vision for each development project in alignment with design strategy and standards
• Responsible for site analysis and site planning processes
• Reviews project site planning and product design
• Manages the external design process through architects, consultants, contractors and vendors and assists in pricing as required
• Oversees predevelopment studies for projects
• Creates and maintains the design standards for commercial spaces
• Collaborates well with the in-house development, construction and management teams as well as government agencies, consultants, vendors and contractors
• Ensures company policies, procedures and guidelines are complied with in a professional manner and are demonstrated in all oral and written communications
• Provides support for the development activities of the President, Vice President of Development, Senior Development Executive and other corporate personnel

Training/Education

• Architectural Degree

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in the area of architectural design with demonstrated experience in the commercial development industry

Computer Literacy

• Sufficient to operate computer graphic applications (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photo Shop, Flash, Dreamweaver, AutoCad, Revit, etc.)
• Spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Office)
• Other business related software