Design Manager

Overview

Design Manager - JLL. This role is within Global Design & Construction, leveraging extensive retail and hospitality project experience to work closely with stakeholders, contributing to design concept development, staying abreast of emerging design trends, integrating sustainability, and guiding project managers.

• Maintain design guidelines, coordinate content with stakeholders, and oversee implementation into projects.
• Support development of design concepts, block plans, and test‑fits based on program requirements.
• Review and comment on design documents at various stages of project development.
• Provide design support and guidance to project managers and external design teams to address and communicate design-related issues.
• Collaborate with consultants and product vendors to develop design solutions that meet overall project objectives.
• Prepare presentation materials and assist with presenting design topics to executive leadership.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and insights related to design best practices.
• Incorporate sustainability strategy and green building best practices into design and construction projects.
• Support the development of dashboard reporting, executive summaries, and monitor progress against plan.
• Support all functions and responsibilities of the global design department.

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design with a successful track record of managing all phases of retail and hospitality interiors projects and leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• 5+ years of direct experience in commercial architecture, interior design, planning and programming, building construction, life safety and building codes.
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, from programming through post‑occupancy.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Strong understanding of branded retail and hospitality environments, financial service operations, food & beverage services, wellness amenities, and associated design components.
• Familiarity with MEP and structural building systems.
• Applied knowledge and skills in utilizing AutoCAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship‑management skills.

• Registration or certification with a relevant professional association.
• 2–3 years of global financial services and/or hospitality design experience.
• Additional knowledge of Revit, Sketch‑up, and InDesign.

On‑site – Chicago, IL;
New York, NY.

$ – $ USD per year.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations due to disability should be emailed to  For other general recruiting inquiries, please use the Contact Us page.

JLL will consider for employment qualified applicants in accordance with Arizona Civil Rights Act, Illinois Law, South Carolina ordinance, and local fair chance ordinances. Criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment; background checks will focus on convictions related to job duties.