Design Associate Corporate Workplace
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
The Design Associate - Corporate Workplace supports the planning design and delivery of workplace environments that are functional brand-aligned and experience-driven. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external design consultants to translate business needs into clear concepts test fits and design documentationwhile balancing scope schedule and budget.
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Develop workplace planning and interior design solutions that advance project objectives (user experience functionality sustainability and brand) while meeting budget and schedule requirements.
- Lead and coordinate pre-design and design activities with external architects/designers vendors and internal project teams; align on scope deliverables and decision points.
- Partner with line-of-business leaders and senior stakeholders to gather requirements present design options and drive timely decisions through clear communication and stakeholder management.
- Maintain strong knowledge of workplace strategy space planning and FF&E/finish trends; research and recommend solutions that improve consistency performance and cost effectiveness at scale.
- Translate brand standards design guidelines and culture into cohesive design narratives and deliverables (e.g. test fits finish palettes furniture plans and presentation materials).
- Operate effectively in a dynamic deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
- Maintain a 40-hour in-office work week as the baseline; participate in in-person collaboration site visits and stakeholder workshops as needed.
- Collaborate continuously with internal partners consultants and service providers (in person and virtually) to resolve issues and keep deliverables on track.
- Serve as an external-facing representativesupporting vendor coordination design intent alignment and professional communication with partners.
- Proficiency with design and documentation tools (e.g. AutoCAD/Autodesk products Bluebeam) and 3D modeling/rendering workflows; able to produce clear plans markups and presentation-quality visuals.
- Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset; sound judgment and proactive problem-solving; ability to facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
- Provides design oversight and management related to layout requirements finishes and artwork.
- Maintains design standards on all corporate and retail construction projects throughout PNC. Develops researches and implements new design and workplace products for use throughout PNC.
- Creates schematic designs in conjunction with line of business contacts.
- Provides continual updates of design guidelines adapts current guidelines to new lines of business and creates opportunities for bulk purchases or buying agreements on products used consistently throughout the PNC footprint.
- Manages PNCs corporate art program including the inventory placement and purchase of all art throughout the company.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visit.
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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
Required Experience:
IC