In Places, we don't sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple's retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple's global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.
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.
The Design Manager will lead the design vision on given projects from conception to completion.Guide design direction, timely decision making, and all detailing for the project including unique materials, millwork, furniture, and other systems
Responsible for the internal design approval process at multiple phases of the projects
Accountable for the success of all design partners on the project design team
Oversee, review and comment on the design and construction documentation from architects and consultants to ensure full scope capture & coordination, all required detailing, alignment with design standards/guidelines, and development of unique conditions where required
Maintain an open dialogue with internal stakeholders, cross functional partners, and external parties to ensure the project meets all established project parameters including schedule and budget
Coordinate prototypes, mockups, and samples and comment accordingly
Organize, update, and archive all project design deliverables
Report on project status and schedule to leadership
Share lessons learned and provide feedback/suggestions to support standard and guideline development
Travel as required to project sites and mockups (+-25% of time)
Bachelors 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
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
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.