Design Manager

Industry : Pharmaceuticals

Title : Workplace Planner / Design Manager / Design Lead

Job ID : 360-1

Location : San Rafael, CA (Hybrid : 3 days / wk remote)

Duration : 12+ months contract (+Possibility of extension)

Candidate needs to be present both in San Rafael and Novato depending on need. Team in San Rafael, but projects and stakeholders are located in Novato. Requires 2+ days on site at either location where needed.

Key Responsibilities :

Innovative Design

Utilize best practices to plan and design new spaces, whether for lease renewals, new locations, or renovations of owned space based on design

and furniture guidelines

Space Optimization

Manage space allocation among user groups to maximize real estate use and enhance collaboration and workflow.

• Design Management : Lead project design management working collaboratively with Project delivery team and project manager

Data Management : Collaborate with Occupancy Planners to ensure space data accuracy in CAFM systems and provide regular reports.

Visualization and Analysis

Conduct diagramming, data analysis, and visualization to support space programming and design presentations.

About the Team :

Reporting to the Director of Campus and Workplace, our team is dedicated to planning and creating functional spaces that embody culture and values. We oversee all aspects of

global workplace, including campus and site master planning, land use & development, design, workplace strategy & guidelines, project planning, and more.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience

5+ years in workplace planning, design, programming management, and / or space management.

Skills

o Expertise in developing workspace solutions and programs

o Strong problem-solving abilities using quantitative data analysis and modeling.

o Understanding of construction costs and project timelines.

o Flexibility to work with shifting scopes and deadlines.

o Proficiency in integrating complex data from various systems (HR, Finance, etc.).

o Experience with CAFM systems and AutoCAD, particularly for headcount data, facility space plans, move management, and more.

o Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

o Demonstrated skills as a team player; change management experience is a plus.

o A strong team player who is also an independent thinker, ready to challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions to space challenges.