Apple
Workplace Design Manager
$179K–$268K
San Jose, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 7, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of proven design management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
About the job
Leads design direction and delivery for workplace projects in the Americas, from conception through completion.
What you'll do
- Guide project design decisions and details, manage internal design approvals, and oversee design partners.
- Review architectural and consultant documentation for scope, coordination, standards, and required detailing; coordinate prototypes, mockups, and samples.
- Coordinate with stakeholders on project parameters, report status and schedule, and organize design deliverables.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- 10+ years of design management experience with global cross-functional teams in corporate or workplace design environments.
- Proficiency in design, 3D modeling, CAD / BIM, presentation, and rendering tools.
- Ability to interpret building codes and regulations, plus in-depth technical understanding of commercial construction and related disciplines.
Nice to have
- Master’s or other advanced degree in Architecture or Design.
- Experience managing vendors and consultants; client-side commercial real estate development experience; professional licensure.
Pay
USD $178,800 to $268,400 base salary
Tools
3D modeling, CAD / BIM
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