Design Manager Job Description :
We’re looking for a Design Manager:
Don’t let the word Design Manager get to your head. Design Manager means you have the confidence minus the ego.
We’re looking for someone that is steeped in the world of design.
Someone that has some impressive projects tucked firmly under their belt with lots of room for more to join.
Someone that can handle large scale projects and high stress clients.
Someone with the backbone to make big decisions and the knowledge to back it up.
Someone that can lead a team and control their quality.
Someone that takes pleasure in design and pride in teaching others.
Someone that can switch off from residential to commercial with no transition.
Someone that is familiar with the terms and savvy with the codes.
Someone that understands that design is a lot more than pretty fabrics and glossy swatches.
Someone that wants a career yet wants to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Someone with a strong past and an even stronger future.
If you crossed the line from starry eyed creative to established professional, reach out. And don’t let our high expectations deter you. We’re human too.
Someone that has some impressive projects tucked firmly under their belt with lots of room for more to join.
Someone that can handle large scale projects and high stress clients.
Someone with the backbone to make big decisions and the knowledge to back it up.
Someone that can lead a team and control their quality.
Someone that takes pleasure in design and pride in teaching others.
Someone that can switch off from residential to commercial with no transition.
Someone that is familiar with the terms and savvy with the codes.
Someone that understands that design is a lot more than pretty fabrics and glossy swatches.
Someone that wants a career yet wants to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Someone with a strong past and an even stronger future.
If you crossed the line from starry eyed creative to established professional, reach out. And don’t let our high expectations deter you. We’re human too.
Position:
Design Manager
Department:
Design
Reports To:
Design Director
Location:
In-House - Brooklyn, NY
Job Type:
Full Time, In-House, 9-6
Compensation:
$100,000-$150,000 plus bonus structure
Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Referral Program, Team Events, Healthy & Collaborative Work Environment
Why does YossiG exist?
Our Mission is to design spaces that inspire the best in people.
Our team is united by the following five core values:
All ears; no airs
Assume you know nothing. Take the time to listen, connect, and hear the unspoken. With no airs, it’s always people first.
Keep growing
Seek more—more skills, more knowledge, more growth. Challenge the status quo, reject mediocre, and never stop at good; push for great.
Sign your name
Own it completely. Don’t just leave your mark, sign your name. Take responsibility, take initiative, take pride.
Surprise and delight
Dazzle by delivering the unexpected. Do that thing that will make eyes twinkle, smiles widen, and spirits soar.
See what others don’t
See around corners. Find solutions to problems clients didn’t know they had. Take the time to notice, innovate, and elevate
WHO YOU ARE:
- A seasoned designer with 8+ years of impressive projects under your belt—ready to take on leadership.
- Someone who thrives under pressure, leads teams with confidence, and makes big decisions backed by expertise.
- A strategic thinker who can oversee design execution, team workflow, and project deadlines.
- A bridge between creative vision and project execution, ensuring flawless delivery from concept to completion.
- A proactive leader who identifies problems before they arise and ensures a smooth workflow across all design phases.
- Passionate about design beyond aesthetics—you understand materials, space planning, and the business of design.
- Someone who thrives under pressure, leads teams with confidence, and makes big decisions backed by expertise.
- A strategic thinker who can oversee design execution, team workflow, and project deadlines.
- A bridge between creative vision and project execution, ensuring flawless delivery from concept to completion.
- A proactive leader who identifies problems before they arise and ensures a smooth workflow across all design phases.
- Passionate about design beyond aesthetics—you understand materials, space planning, and the business of design.
- Bachelor’s degree or more in Interior Design or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in high-end residential & commercial interior design.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing designers and overseeing projects.
- Deep understanding of space planning, materials, budgeting, and US market pricing.
- Exceptional ability to balance creativity, project management, and team leadership.
- Strong communication skills—you confidently engage with clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Knowledge of construction, MEP coordination, and millwork detailing.
- 8+ years of experience in high-end residential & commercial interior design.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing designers and overseeing projects.
- Deep understanding of space planning, materials, budgeting, and US market pricing.
- Exceptional ability to balance creativity, project management, and team leadership.
- Strong communication skills—you confidently engage with clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Knowledge of construction, MEP coordination, and millwork detailing.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design & Project Execution - Client Facing:
- Lead projects from concept development to construction completion.
- Oversee and manage design presentations, client meetings, and approvals.
- Conduct space planning reviews, material sourcing, and FF&E direction.
- Develop and review custom millwork specifications and technical drawings.
- Ensure seamless coordination between designers, drafters, vendors, and contractors.
- Conduct site visits, showroom appointments, and oversee furnishing installations.
- Solve design challenges with practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Uphold design excellence and innovation in every project.
- Lead projects from concept development to construction completion.
- Oversee and manage design presentations, client meetings, and approvals.
- Conduct space planning reviews, material sourcing, and FF&E direction.
- Develop and review custom millwork specifications and technical drawings.
- Ensure seamless coordination between designers, drafters, vendors, and contractors.
- Conduct site visits, showroom appointments, and oversee furnishing installations.
- Solve design challenges with practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Uphold design excellence and innovation in every project.
Design Management & Oversight:
- Oversee day-to-day team operations, task delegation, and quality control.
- Streamline design workflow—ensure designers meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and follow the firm's processes.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring their growth and development.
- Hold the team accountable to their success statements, project goals, and creative standards.
- Assist in tracking project profitability, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, refine design processes, and elevate deliverables.
- Oversee day-to-day team operations, task delegation, and quality control.
- Streamline design workflow—ensure designers meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and follow the firm's processes.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring their growth and development.
- Hold the team accountable to their success statements, project goals, and creative standards.
- Assist in tracking project profitability, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, refine design processes, and elevate deliverables.
APPLY NOW
How to Apply:
1. Email us at jobs@yossig.com.
2. Attach your resume to the email.
3. In the subject line, mention the position you're applying for (if the role is currently open).
4. In the body of the email, share a brief introduction about yourself and your interest in joining our team.
2. Attach your resume to the email.
3. In the subject line, mention the position you're applying for (if the role is currently open).
4. In the body of the email, share a brief introduction about yourself and your interest in joining our team.