Director, Interior Workspace Design

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Role Overview

The Design Director is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing the creative vision across JLLs portfolio of workplace interior architecture and fit-out projectsparticularly within regulated industries such as financial services professional services and technology. This individual champions human-centered brand-aligned and operationally intelligent design while ensuring seamless integration with construction cost and program delivery teams.

The ideal candidate blends strategic foresight with technical rigor possesses deep knowledge of workplace trends and thrives in complex multi-stakeholder environments where design integrity must align with compliance security and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Vision

• Define and steward the design narrative for large-scale mission-critical workplace projects from concept through completion.

• Lead client design workshops to translate business strategy culture and operational needs into spatial experiences.

• Ensure all design solutions reflect JLLs commitment to sustainability (e.g. net-zero carbon WELL LEED) inclusivity and innovation.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary design authority and trusted advisor to C-suite and real estate leaders at client organizations.

• Present design concepts options and recommendations with clarity confidence and strategic rationale.

• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapesincluding legal compliance IT and security teamscommon in financial institutions.

Integrated Delivery Oversight

• Collaborate closely with project management cost consulting engineering and construction leads to ensure design intent is preserved without compromising budget or schedule.

• Embed risk-aware design practices (e.g. secure zoning acoustic privacy redundancy planning) specific to regulated environments.

• Review and approve all architectural and interior documentation for quality constructability and compliance.

Team Development & Thought Leadership

• Mentor and guide a team of designers architects and interior specialists.

• Contribute to JLLs global design standards toolkits and knowledge sharing.

• Represent JLL at industry forums publish insights and help shape the future of workplace design.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture Interior Architecture or related design field.

• Registered Architect or licensed Interior Designer (as applicable by region).

• Minimum 1215 years of progressive experience in workplace design with at least 7 years focused on corporate interiors for financial services legal or other highly regulated sectors.

• Proven track record leading design on projects valued at $20M or 100000 sq ft.

• Expertise in design software (Revit AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite Enscape/Twinmotion).

• Strong understanding of building codes accessibility standards sustainability frameworks (LEED WELL BREEAM) and data security requirements in physical environments.

Preferred

• Experience working within an integrated Design & Build or multi-disciplinary delivery model.

• Knowledge of hybrid work strategies change management and post-occupancy evaluation.

• International project experience across EMEA APAC or the Americas.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Client-Centric Communication

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Risk & Compliance Awareness

• Creative Problem Solving

• Leadership & Influence

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