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Design Manager

Journey 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States

$115,000 - $145,000 Full-time Manager

Lead interior design projects from concept through completion while managing client relationships and project budgets. Mentor junior design staff and ensure the quality of design documentation through rigorous review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead interior design projects from concept through completion while managing client relationships and project budgets. Mentor junior design staff and ensure the quality of design documentation through rigorous review processes.

Requirements

  • Requires a professional degree in interior design or architecture and a minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in a design studio. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, presentation skills, and proficiency in industry-standard design software.

Key Skills

Interior design Concept development Project management Client relationship management Budget management Mentoring junior staff Design documentation review Presentation skills Leadership Collaboration with architects and engineers AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite Problem‑solving Attention to detail Strategic thinking

About Journey

Squint/Opera, a Journey studio, specialises in immersive, interactive experiences and visually compelling content that bridge the digital and physical for architecture, urban planning, and cultural projects. We're the innovators behind the Empire State Building Observatory's digital reinvention, creating over 40 unique exhibits that transform 10,000 square feet into an interactive journey through history and architecture. At Battersea Power Station, we designed Lift 109, an immersive ascent experience that melds cutting-edge animations, interactive elements, and spatial soundscapes to breathe new life into London's iconic landmark. For Qiddiya City, we pushed the boundaries of virtual production, crafting a revolutionary campaign that ignited global excitement for Saudi Arabia's visionary sports and entertainment mega-development. And in 2025 we redefined the way a nation tells its story through the Kingdom of Saudi Pavilion at World Expo 2025, where history, culture, and innovatio

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