Senior Design Manager

What this job involves: The Senior Design Manager will be part of JLL's Global Design team, working closely with project teams around the world to drive design excellence across our client’s portfolio. As an experienced architect and design professional, this role partners with key real estate leaders, business partners, and service providers to balance global design consistency with the flexibility needed for regional effectiveness. You will collaborate with clients, architects, and project management teams to translate vision into reality, conceptualizing and implementing design solutions that elevate the quality and innovation of our work. This role will require an on-site presence at our client’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT 3+ days/week. What your day-to-day will look like: Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through project completion, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and stakeholdersEngage in comprehensive client consultations to understand project requirements, preferences, and business objectives in order to shape bespoke design conceptsDirect and support design teams, evaluate project performance, and manage external consultants and vendorsReview detailed design proposals, including mood boards, material selections, color schemes, and furniture layouts, while maintaining alignment with budgetary constraintsCollaborate with architects and contractors to integrate design elements smoothly into the construction processSource and liaise with vendors, artisans, and suppliers to identify materials, furnishings, and accessories that support each project's design visionApply a strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and user experience to every stage of a projectArticulate design concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, including executives, clients, and cross-functional teamsMaintain awareness of business context, customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform design decisions Required qualifications: Demonstrated experience leading design projects from concept through completionStrong knowledge of design principles, materials, and construction integration processesExperience managing design teams, consultants, and vendor relationshipsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsAbility to balance creative vision with budgetary and business constraintsExperience collaborating with architects, contractors, and cross-functional project teams10+ years of post-education experience practicing architecture