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Design Manager
Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)
Company: John A. Marshall Co.
About the Role
John A. Marshall Company is seeking a Design Manager to lead our talented team of interior designers in creating high-quality, human-centered workplace solutions. In this leadership role, you will guide the design process from concept through installation, ensuring each project reflects our design philosophy, meets client objectives, and aligns with sales strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of interior designers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
- Manage workload distribution, quality assurance, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivate a design culture grounded in innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Design Management
- Oversee the development of workplace solutions using CET Designer, AutoCAD, and other visualization tools.
- Ensure all design proposals are accurate, functional, and aligned with client goals and building constraints.
- Maintain expert knowledge of MillerKnoll product lines (Herman Miller, Knoll, Geiger, etc.) and application standards.
Client & Sales Collaboration
- Partner with account executives on client discovery, site visits, and proposal development.
- Participate in client presentations, offering design leadership and expert product insights.
- Translate client brand, culture, and workstyles into space plans that support organizational objectives.
Project Oversight
- Ensure all design specifications are accurate, code-compliant, and production-ready.
- Oversee design revisions and documentation throughout each project’s lifecycle.
Process & Quality Control
- Uphold dealership design standards, documentation protocols, and best practices.
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
- Stay current with MillerKnoll training, certifications, and new product launches.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
- 5 years of commercial furniture design experience, preferably within a MillerKnoll dealership or similar environment.
- Previous management or team leadership experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong skills in space planning, design presentation, and project coordination.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with internal teams and clients.
Working Conditions
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (one-hour lunch break).
- Hybrid work model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote per week.
- Occasional travel for client meetings, MillerKnoll training, or manufacturer events.
- Fast-paced, collaborative dealership environment with multiple concurrent projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $85,800 – $98,800 (paid weekly, in arrears).
- Performance-based bonuses and relocation allowance available.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with a 50% employer match on the first 6% deferred.
- Health insurance effective on your start date.
- Dental plan included; Vision plan optional.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
- Life insurance coverage included.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 20 days annually, plus birthday and 9–10 paid holidays.
- Continuing education support and MillerKnoll product training provided.
Join Us
If you’re a collaborative design leader passionate about shaping innovative, people-centered workplaces, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the John A. Marshall Company and help us transform the way people work.
Salary : $85,800 - $98,800