Design Team Manager

About the position Franklin Interiors is seeking a Design Team Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of interior environments. This position not only requires the individual to excel as a Senior Designer but also to ensure that the design services provided are of the highest quality and responsive to the needs of both clients and the sales team. The Design Team Manager will be responsible for managing the resources of the design department, assisting in the onboarding and training of new team members, and ensuring that all deadlines are met for customers and sales staff. This role involves close collaboration with the Senior Vice President to manage space planning and design efforts effectively. The working environment at Franklin is described as inspirational and fun, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. The company is committed to innovation and growth, investing heavily in the latest technology and providing education credits to help employees expand their knowledge and skills. Employees are also supported through health, vision, and dental services, along with paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and an annual profit-sharing program based on company performance. As a Design Team Manager, the individual will oversee a team of 10 designers, mentoring and developing young design talent while creating individual development plans for each team member. Responsibilities will include managing staffing and scheduling, ensuring the quality of design outputs, driving innovation within the design team, and maintaining awareness of competitive products and industry trends. The role also requires strategic integration with the showroom strategy and collaboration with sales leaders to advocate for design solutions that challenge clients' perceptions respectfully. The Design Team Manager will contribute to the Furniture Leadership Team, promoting Franklin and continually improving the department's offerings. Responsibilities • Oversee design employees and contractors at both Showroom office and remote locations. , • Manage a team of 10 Designers. , • Mentor and develop young design talent. , • Create individual development plans for each team member, providing necessary mentorship and training. , • Handle staffing and scheduling, including PTO, field measurements, meeting appointments, and medical leave. , • Engage in ongoing sales, leadership, management, and coaching training opportunities. , • Serve as a Senior Designer on selected projects. , • Ensure the quality of all design outputs. , • Drive innovation within the design team. , • Implement and enforce design standards, templates, and training materials. , • Maintain awareness of competitive products, bid analysis, needs assessments, presentations, space planning, codes, specifications, and installation documents. , • Lead efforts to stay updated on new products, trends, technology, and business growth sectors. , • Support showroom strategy and implementation in collaboration with Sales Leaders. , • Advocate for design solutions that challenge clients' perceptions respectfully. , • Contribute to the Furniture Leadership Team, promoting Franklin and continually improving the department. , • Integrate knowledge of all business units' offerings into the team's design approach, fostering cross-departmental collaboration. , • Ensure consistent deliverables across all projects. Requirements • A bachelor's degree in interior design. , • A minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial interior design. , • At least 3 years' experience in managing staff resources. , • Experience in an Interior Design role with a proven track record of participating in successful projects within the commercial interiors space. , • Experience in CET Commercial Interiors is required. , • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. , • Ability to negotiate and navigate complex scenarios. Nice-to-haves • Experience attending networking events after hours. , • Experience managing licensing and users for Configura, Steelcase, and Project Matrix. Benefits • Profit sharing , • Continuing education credits , • Paid time off , • Vision insurance