Space Planner – Interior Architecture & Design

JLL has an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Space Planner working with a key financial Client account to oversee strategic programming and occupancy planning of new projects for Client’s national real estate portfolio. This role will be critical in ensuring that this client’s workplace environments are efficient, functional and aligned with key business goals. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who will generate test fits and space layout options to facilitate with assessing new project feasibility and satisfying headcount requirement during early project stage-gate process. The role supports cross-functional teams and collaborates with both internal stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate will translate current workplace planning and design standards into successful planning of workplaces that meet the needs of employees and stakeholders. The Client’s Global Workplace Design & Occupancy Planning agenda is to: • Create a work environment that provides a meaningful employee and client experience, helps attract and retain top talent, supports health and wellbeing of building occupants, optimizes our real estate and delivers value for investment. • Develop a platform which provides clear governance and policy, process and methodology, scalable solutions, and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of our workplace to support employee productivity. • Implement Client’s workplace strategy for projects across the portfolio, including Branch of the Future for Wealth Management locations. Qualifications & Skills: • 8+ years’ experience working on commercial Interior Design projects, preferably for large organizations or financial institutions. • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field. • Extensive experience with space planning / occupancy planning and programming phases of the design process. • Knowledge of local building codes, inclusive design strategies, ADA requirements and other regulatory standards across the US. • Familiarity with WELL Building Standards, LEED certification, or other sustainability frameworks. • Strong knowledge in interior architecture, ability to ensure constructability of planning • Ability to get into the details to assure planning strategies are in line with brand, responding to current workplace behaviors, and driving efficiencies. • Software proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Suites. • Awareness of the linkage between design & real estate planning & financial results with ability to tailor strategic direction to address financial challenges. • A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities and work in a collaborative team environment. • Strong knowledge of workplace trends, space planning, inclusive design, sustainability practices and building systems. • Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and provide high quality client service at all times. • Strong communication skills with the ability to support and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners. • Ability to engage on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Provide space planning support for Client’s new projects within their portfolio, ensuring adherence to internal workplace standards and optimizing planning efficiency and design flexibility. • Develop test fit options, space plans and other planning documents as required to facilitate feasibility and pricing studies and help secure Client’s approval for new projects. • Communicate with internal stakeholders including Workplace Design Team and Project Management Team on a regular cadence, to understand portfolio pipeline and project timelines. • Assist with improving and updating current planning and design guidelines on a quarterly basis. • Support the development of workplace design & delivery model from a regional project-based approach to a consistent and integrated global, business as usual approach. • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in workplace planning and design, applying innovative solutions to meet Client’s evolving needs. • Leverage existing Workplace Guidelines, governance, policies, planning metrics, principles, best practices and lessons learned to ensure ongoing innovation and iterative improvement to the planning guidelines. • Work with the global head of Occupancy & Space Planning and other space planners to coordinate delivery of consistent solutions across our platform. • Leverage other distributed workplace team members for additional support and subject matter expertise. • Partner with the Capital Projects team to assist with business unit engagement, programming, and office entitlements reviews in collaboration with Project Management.