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Workplace Design Manager, Americas

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States)$178.8k - $268.4kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Design Manager responsible for leading the design vision and managing design elements for Apple’s workplace projects in the Americas, from conception to completion, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners, and ensuring alignment with design standards and project parameters.

Responsibilities

  • Guide design direction, timely decision making, and all detailing for the project including unique materials, millwork, furniture (FF&E) and other systems
  • Responsible for the internal design approval process at multiple phases of the projects
  • Accountable for the success of all design partners on the project design team
  • Oversee, review and comment on the design and construction documentation from architects and consultants to ensure full scope capture & coordination, all required detailing, alignment with design standards/guidelines, and development of unique conditions where required
  • Maintain an open dialogue with internal stakeholders, cross functional partners, and external parties to ensure the project meets all established project parameters including schedule and budget
  • Coordinate prototypes, mockups, and samples and comment accordingly
  • Organize, update, and archive all project design deliverables
  • Report on project status and schedule to leadership
  • Share lessons learned and provide feedback/suggestions to support standard and guideline development
  • Travel as required to project sites and mockups (~25% of time)

Qualifications

  • Bachelorʼs degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field
  • 10+ years of proven design management experience working with internal and external cross-functional teams globally, in corporate or workplace design environments
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as an advocate for design on behalf of the company to a variety of internal and external audiences
  • Successfully managed multiple projects/priorities concurrently in a fast-paced, high growth, and results driven environment
  • Experienced in developing comprehensive presentations and documentation packages with excellent graphic verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in design, 3D modeling, CAD / BIM, presentation, rendering tools
  • Ability to understand and interpret applicable building codes, local regulations, and regional laws including accessibility requirements
  • In-depth technical understanding of commercial construction and related trades / engineering disciplines

Skills

Required:Project design leadershipDesign documentation reviewCommunication and stakeholder management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments may be available
  • relocation assistance
  • participation in Apple stock programs (RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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