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(Senior) Design Manager (m/w/d)
Cushman & Wakefield đ©đȘ Munich, Bavaria, Germany
You will lead the design process from concept to handover, coordinating external partners and ensuring design quality, budget adherence, and project feasibility. Additionally, you will support brokers with workplace concepts, develop AI-supported planning processes, and manage client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Support brokers in developing test fits, workplace concepts, space studies and 3D visualisations
- Coordinate the entire design process from concept to project handâover
- Lead and manage external architects, specialist planners, engineers and other subcontractors across all project phases
- Ensure design quality, budget compliance, schedule adherence and feasibility of concepts
- Advise clients on workplace strategy, space optimisation, interior architecture and user requirements
- Develop and implement innovative AIâsupported processes and digital tools to improve planning and design workflows
- Conduct design reviews and maintain high planning quality throughout all performance phases
- Assist during construction phase with regular coordination meetings and stakeholder alignment
- Support tendering, awarding and selection of suitable planning and execution partners
- Coordinate material, furniture and design approvals together with clients and project teams
- Participate actively in client presentations, pitches and business development activities
- Build and maintain a robust network of architects, engineers, consultants and other market partners
Requirements
- Completed degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in design management, architecture, interior design or project control
- Proven experience planning and executing office fitâout or commercial realâestate projects
- Strong commercial mindset and pragmatic problemâsolving approach
- Ability to balance design quality with budget, schedule and feasibility
- Experience managing external architects, engineers and consultants
- Inâdepth knowledge of HOAI, VOB, DINâŻ276 and the German Civil Code (BGB)
- Demonstrated construction site experience and understanding of fitâout execution
- High affinity for digital solutions and interest in AIâdriven design tools
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Early responsibility and flat hierarchies
- International and modern work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- 30 vacation days plus special leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Germany ticket for public transport
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and accessibility
Key Skills
About Cushman & Wakefield
As a global commercial real estate services leader with 52,000 professionals worldwide, we will never settle for the world thatâs been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. #BetterNeverSettles
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