Apple

Workplace Design Manager

Apple$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
  • 10+ years of design management experience in corporate or workplace design
  • Demonstrated leadership advocacy for design to various audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
  • Proficient in 3D modeling, CAD/BIM, and rendering tools
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes and regional regulations
  • Self-starter with exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead design vision from conception to completion for workplace projects
  • Oversee design elements and ensure alignment with Apple's brand values
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams globally
  • Develop and present comprehensive documentation packages
  • Manage vendors and consultants throughout project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative and diverse team environment
  • Involvement in sustainability initiatives
  • Focus on creating inspiring workplace experiences
Full Job Description
Our Workplace Design Team focuses on designing incredible human-centered spaces and experiences that reflect Apple's brand and values in the built environment, inspiring and empowering employees to achieve their best work. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and detail orientated design professional with a passion for workplace design to join our team as a Design Manager to oversee and manage design related elements for workplace projects in the Americas region.

* Please submit your application with PDF or web link to your portfolio of body of work*

Description

The Design Manager will lead the design vision on given projects from conception to completion.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelorʼs degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field

10+ years of proven design management experience working with internal and external cross-functional teams globally, in corporate or workplace design environments

Demonstrated leadership skills as an advocate for design on behalf of the company to a variety of internal and external audiences

Successfully managed multiple projects/priorities concurrently in a fast-paced, high growth, and results driven environment

Experienced in developing comprehensive presentations and documentation packages with excellent graphic verbal, written, and presentation skills

Proficient in design, 3D modeling, CAD / BIM, presentation, rendering tools

Ability to understand and interpret applicable building codes, local regulations, and regional laws including accessibility requirements

In-depth technical understanding of commercial construction and related trades / engineering disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

Masters or other advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred

Understands how to navigate ambiguity to drive forward progress, decisions and results

Experience managing vendors and consultants

Understands the commercial real estate development process on the client-side

Licensed professional

Self-starter and capable individual contributor

Impeccable attention to detail

Excellent independent critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and reporting skills

Exceptional designer with the ability to develop and convey compelling designs and describe considerations, implementation strategies, and overall design direction in a succinct manner

Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills required to develop strong working relationships across business groups and key stakeholders at all levels

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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