One Workplace · 18 hours ago
Design Program Director
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expOne Workplace is a company dedicated to creating innovative workspaces that enhance performance and success. The Design Program Director will interface with clients to manage project requirements, budgets, and deliverables while mentoring and developing designers within the team.
ConstructionInterior DesignProject Management
Responsibilities
Must be committed to mentor and develop designers, possess a positive attitude and inspire team
Responsible for making informed decisions, exercising prudent judgment with minimal guidance
Manage and meet the client’s needs, budget, and timeline
Cultivate partnership relationships among clients, partner vendors with pertinent internal One Workplace teams
Oversee budgets
Track and maintain design/FF&E projects
Forecast and monitor operating performance of design managers/supervisors workloads to ensure service standards are achieved
Collaborate with core team and leaders to lead strategy to develop solutions and lead team through implementation and completion
Responsible for reporting status of individual and groups of projects and programs. Provide appropriate levels of detail and summarize complex issues succinctly
Review departmental performance, analyze results, and provide reports to client and senior leadership
Prepare business and strategic plans and identify metrics for success
Develop and deliver innovative strategies and tools to target new and current clients
Expand and identify current and new business projects by strengthening client relationships
Gather, analyze and interpret engagement data and formulate recommendations
Develop solutions for complex client situations to ensure meeting of goals and objectives
Review staff performance
Qualification
Required
Ability to motivate, influence and optimize senior leadership, stakeholders and peer groups
Proactive and motivated to get things done. Requires the ability to take initiative and work well under pressure
Strategic, systems thinker who proactively identifies opportunities; collaborates across boundaries, influences to resolve issues, and partners to implement solutions and achieve desired results
Possesses exceptional consulting skills (the ability to scope, develop and manage project solutions)
The ability to conduct research, analyze results and make proposals/recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative factors/data
Strong business and financial acumen, with proven experience in measurement, benchmarking, data analysis, and interpretation
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability and credibility to work through all levels of the enterprise as a business partner and change agent
Ability to build relationships with Senior Leaders and provide coach and counsel on sensitive diversity and inclusion topics
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive attitudes toward company goals
Knowledge of interior design principles, to include texture, color, form, function, materiality balance, rhythm, repetition, proximity, symmetry, biophilia, historical precedent, sustainability, Gestalt, symbolism, cognition and perception
Understanding of Design Thinking methodologies and mindset
Self-motivated with a desire to creatively solve complex challenges
High degree of empathy with the ability to understand issues from the perspective of others
Ability to travel (25% of the time)
Experience with CRM, ERP, Accounting and other business applications
B.A. Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architectural Studies, or relevant degree
7-10 years Project Management experience in design field, or combination of education and experience in order to perform essential duties
Solid understanding of Project Management Principles (PMP)
Direct experience leading project communication of scope & risks, to external partners and/or client
Knowledge in design specification development
Thorough understanding of systems furniture and the Design to Construction process
Budget Development & Management
Experience in FF&E preferred: design, specification, sales, procurement, asset management, etc
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc
Knowledge use/of AutoCAD/Revit
Knowledge use of CAD associated specification tools
Benefits
15 days of PTO
9 Paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Profit Sharing
401k + Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
Company
One Workplace
One Workplace is a workplace solutions company that offers office design, furniture, and technology services for modern workspaces.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mona Heffernan
CFO
Christopher M. Good
Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2025-08-05
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