Associate Manager, Designer II

About the Role

The Associate Manager, Designer II will shepherd design projects from concept through construction, delivering high‑quality visual and technical solutions that align with Core’s vision. Working closely with the Creative Director and cross‑functional teams, the role prepares detailed documentation, mentors junior staff, and ensures consistent, creative deliverables. • Lead design process from concept through construction administration • Develop and present design concepts, schematics, and visualizations • Produce floor plans, elevations, finish plans, and FF&E specifications • Create 2D/3D renderings using SketchUp, Enscape, and related tools • Review and mentor junior designers, assistants, and interns • Coordinate with architects, Creative Director, and internal teams • Conduct site visits and ensure design compliance during construction • Manage project timelines and deliverables with Design Manager • Maintain Bluebeam sessions and handle revisions/redlines • Apply sustainable design practices and pursue LEED/WELL/Net Zero certifications

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design leadership
• ▸construction docs
• ▸3d rendering
• ▸bluebeam management
• ▸sustainable design
• ▸project management

What You Bring

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Interior Design and bring at least four years of interior design experience, preferably in hospitality or multifamily environments. They are proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and InDesign, have strong sourcing and FF&E expertise, excel in communication and visualization, and are committed to sustainable design practices such as LEED or WELL. • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited university • 4+ years interior design experience, preferably hospitality or multifamily • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam, InDesign; familiarity with Enscape and Illustrator • Strong sourcing experience for materials, finishes, and FF&E • Excellent communication, graphics, and visualization skills • Experience across all design phases and construction documentation • Commitment to sustainable design and relevant certification experience

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸4+ years
• ▸autocad
• ▸sketchup
• ▸bluebeam
• ▸sustainable

Benefits

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Project Management – Design, this role offers hybrid or remote work options, a competitive salary range of $80,000‑$120,000 plus discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Core Spaces is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all employees. • Hybrid or remote work options to support work‑life balance • Competitive pay that values contributions • Incentives designed to reward achievements • Paid flexible PTO for life milestones • Paid 14+ holidays, including birthday • Paid parental leave starting after 90 days • Paid volunteer time off to give back • Monthly workshop weeks with fewer meetings • Robust health plan options beginning within 30 days • Monthly phone reimbursement • Wellness allowance and a yearly meditation app subscription • Employee Assistance Program for confidential support • Company retirement options including 401(k) matching and Roth

Work Environment

Hybrid