The Workplace Design Lead is responsible for leading a team of design managers tasked with seamlessly delivering best-in-class workplaces that inspire and enable all Apple team members to do their lifes best work. You will play an integral role in establishing aesthetic consistency where appropriate assist in the creation of a new aesthetic language where needed and continually develop a vision for how Apple can integrate new technologies and ideas to evolve its with their peer groups across Places the Workplace Design Lead is responsible for managing the team of architects and design professionals who partner with our development and construction teams to apply aesthetic rigor and instill the values that are synonymous with Apple culture products and services to our workplaces bridging the work of Places with the work of many other teams within Apple including Industrial Design HID Product Design Apple TV Apple Music Live Events Corporate Events and Marketing key responsibilities include:- Collaborate with all Apple divisions to develop communicate and deliver designs that embody Apples brand core ideals and values and guide the greater Places team and vendors for implementation- Continually push the designs of Apples spaces interiors manage furniture graphics and accessories- Evolve our design language driving design innovation and setting a plan for the future of Workplace Design. Integrate innovative architectural elements and features to enhance the overall design performance and functionality of facilities - Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area across our global team has overall control of planning stang budget expenses priorities and recommending and implementing changes to methods for their department- As part of the Workplace Design Senior Management team promote collaboration and communication - eectively develop and present design ideas regularly to Apple leadership- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in architectural design and interiors to drive continuous improvement and innovation spearhead innovation initiatives within our organization- Directly coordinate the design of all major projects and lead and mentor a team of exceptional design managers who will oversee the design of all other Apple workplaces- Create and cultivate succession plans training the next generation of Design Leaders on the Workplace Design Team
10 years of design experience and managing design teams
Experience creating and developing overall design concepts and formulating design
Demonstrated track record developing leaders building employee engagement and managing performance
BA/BS degree in Design Architecture Organizational Design or related field or equivalent practical experience (advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred with a rigorous design education)
International design experience a plus
Strong leadership communication and relationship management and mentoring skills in particular with global teams across time zones and date lines
Ability to develop and articulate a strong vision that aligns and inspires your own team and other teams of professionals
Be a self-starter self-motivated and able to work and lead independently and perform multiple tasks under minimal direction
Think and implement quickly laterally independently or collaboratively
Demonstrate strong user experience sensibilities with a very high level of curiosity; keeping up with the evolving landscape of available tools technologies and resources
Stay positive and navigate conflict high pressure situations and ambiguity with confidence and a calm Apple-first resolution-focused approach
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate sophisticated design concepts
Ability to use 2D/3D software including AutoCAD 3D Studio MAX Adobe suite and multiple rendering packages to communicate concepts
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