About Us
At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.
About the Opportunity
The position requires a proven track record as an exceptional creative interior designer and an understanding of brand identity at its deepest level. The Global Design Studio is an international, interdisciplinary team that includes architects, interior designers, artists, workplace strategists, and technologists. With this in mind, you must be able to work alongside our other global functional teams in these sectors, bringing a cross-functional mindset that allows us to grow better together. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and encourage out-of-the-box creative thinking, while ensuring our product does not lose speed or quality. This role reports in New York to the Director of Art & Graphics.
Responsibilities:
Support key initiatives from ideation to implementation.
Participate in ideating the conceptual framework for the project.
Coordinate closely with the Design & Creative Director focused on defining and maintaining an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and program
Communicate regularly to management and the project team with project updates, and work alongside and receive mentorship from Design & Creative Director.
Design Deliverables: Produce complete design packages, including interior design drawings, lighting strategy, joinery and FF&E specifications, technical drawings, and AoR and GC coordination.
Space Planning: For each project, identify and arrange the functional requirements, high-level programming, code analysis, and space planning. Produce all design and handoff packages using Revit, including programming, layout, AoR and GC handoff, and stakeholder-related deliverables.
Stay current with design, material and FF&E, and liaise with Supply Chain and Logistics leadership and vendors to optimize FF&E selection and procurement.
Lead internal and external team meetings as needed, providing clear, concise and actionable agendas and communication.
Portfolios must be submitted for consideration
About You
Does the below sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Bachelor or Masters degree in a design or design-related field, including but not limited to Interior Design or Architecture.
4+ years professional design experience on high quality commercial or hospitality interiors; mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experience will also be considered.
A commitment to delivering outstanding high-quality design.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a 'can do' attitude and open to feedback.
Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner.
Strong time management skills.
Exceptional at joinery design with a great understanding of critical FF&E principles and dimensions.
Having a good understanding of construction materials, a keen eye for finishes, and an ability to use color combinations effectively.
Skilled staging and styling spaces.
Possessing good spatial perception and sensitivity towards lighting requirements.
Passionate and curious about the built environment. Maintain a desire for design knowledge.
Proficient in the following programs: BIM Revit (Essential), Enscape, all things Google, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: $76,500 - $100,000 annually
Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including: 20 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year; 16 weeks paid parental leave; competitive healthcare benefits; 401k plan; and life and AD&D insurance.
Life At WeWork
Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet, and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.
WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.
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