Design Manager, Architecture

As a Design Manager at Ware Malcomb, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction and technical excellence of a region. You will oversee the development and execution of design concepts and technical standards across internal initiatives and client-facing projects. Drawing on strong design methodology, ideation, and project development skills, you will help guide teams across multiple offices and project types.

As design lead and a collaborative advisor, you will champion an integrative and holistic approach that ensures our teams are supported and our work reflects the highest standards of design excellence.

• Oversee project creative process and design management.
• Provide design feedback to advance and solve for project goals and overall quality control.
• Client liaison for design aspect of the projects (in close collaboration with Practice Area Lead or Project Manager).
• Maintain a level of approx. 80% Project Designer responsibilities.
• Assign and schedule design tasks to coordinate with weekly Studio schedule and balance workload.
• Provide input on team's performance evaluations to Studio Manager, Director, or Principal.
• Stay alert for HR issues and discuss them with Studio Manager, Director or Principal and the HR Department.
• Mentor studio members on design delivery process & other aspects of Ware Malcomb services.
• Provide guidance to solve problems in meeting deadlines.
• Mentor and train designers, build a positive, collaborative team.
• Understand WM technology and sustainability initiatives and promote within team.
• Attend interviews and presentations to compete for projects.
• Work with Studio Manager and/or Project Manager to estimate hours, in assistance in proposal development.
• Establish and maintain great client relationships on behalf of Ware Malcomb with assigned clients.

• Minimum of 15 years' experience within the field of Architectural Design or Interior Architecture Design
• Experience working on Multifamily projects preferred
• Knowledge of key parameters of various product types for both site design and building design is essential
• Ability to create complete design presentation package is essential
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field
• AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch Up and Revit skills
• Experience presenting to clients
• Knowledge of building codes

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit