Design Manager & Project Manager

Role Overview

As a Design Manager, you will lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes through all phases. You will join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of design. As the main point of contact for the client in all work produced, you’ll draw on your extensive knowledge of the design and delivery process while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities.
• Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget.
• Lead and facilitate the overall cross‑functional project team.
• Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants.
• Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Practice Area leadership and Studio Director.
• Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients.
• Contribute positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio’s delivery and financial objectives.
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing.
• Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented, and that photography/videography is arranged as needed.

Qualifications

• Design Management and Project Management experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Registered Interior Designer or Architect.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design/architectural projects.
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership.
• Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.
• High level of design competence with knowledge of building codes.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues.

Location

This position is in‑person and requires candidates to be located in the San Antonio, Texas area. Non‑local candidates who are open to relocating to the area are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs.
• Flex spending account, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes.
• Professional development programs and strategic investments in future career growth.

Application Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.