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Design Manager/Project Architect

Studio Lourdes is seeking a Design Manager/Project Architect who would be responsible for management and coordination of the project delivery process for retail/workplace/hospitality interior projects for significant brands.

At Studio Lourdes, we aim to inspire others through delivering exceptional work by extraordinary people. We accomplish this by giving our team ownership in their work and their own personal and professional growth. We prioritize excellence, creativity, and joy, which manifest themselves in our interactions with one another and with our clients. At the core of the Studio Lourdes promise is authenticity, the cornerstone of our success.

The Role

This is your opportunity to work across a range of creative projects for valuable and notable brands within a vibrant and friendly community. The Design Manager will be responsible for:

• Management and coordination of the project delivery process for projects of variable scale

• Collaborate with consultants and client consultants to ensure high standards of deliverables

• Serves as a leading contributor during client meetings

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with appropriate parties

• Develops, documents, and implements design, including detailing, material specifications, research, analytics, calculations, code compliance, and quality control

• Produces construction documents with a strong sensitivity to design

• Coordinates the project delivery process with project consultants

• Attends and conducts site surveys, construction meetings and prepares field reports, answers RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and prepares change bulletins

• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff

• Assists with financial management of all assigned projects

• Attends and participates in client meetings and is responsible for developing and maintaining positive client relationships

What you bring:

• Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Ability to interface with all clients and employees

• Energy and enthusiasm for documentation, quality, and the beauty in the details

• A stickler for attention to detail and adherence to standards

• Proactive, efficient, solutions-focused, and well organized

• Collaborative and committed to embracing a strong team culture

• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred

What we offer:

• Flexible work hours

• Supportive team-oriented culture

• The chance to join a growing organization with an exciting future

• A rewarding and inclusive team culture

• Team social and wellbeing events and activities

• A place where no question is a silly question

• Work on high-profile, creative projects

Values: Belonging, Empowerment, Excellence, Compassion, Connection, Growth Mindset

Purpose: We are architects of joy, empowering our people while collaborating with fellow creatives to deliver exceptional work.

Mission: Aspire to Inspire

If you like the sound of this role, we look forward to saying hi! Please send your resume and cover letter to dearlourdes@studiolourdes.com.