Design Manager
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
The candidate should be capable of producing and communicating design concepts through drawings and renderings. They must possess a collaborative attitude and be a creative thinker with a solid understanding of architectural corporate design standards and practices. The candidate will be required to work with architects, in-house Senior Designers and Construction Managers through all phases of varying project types, sizes, and complexities.
What you will do
- Create space plans for office space and take direction from Senior Lead Design Manager for the design and implementation of design for retail branch properties and corporate properties.
- Present design solutions visually and verbally to Senior Design Managers and Leadership.
- Update and maintain brand standards and application guidelines.
- Work with AutoCAD and Bluebeam and other design tools.
- Interact with senior management, senior design managers, internal and external business partners, and peers.
- Assist with administrative tasks as required to support the Design Team.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site four days per week in the specified location(s).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
What you have
To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Drafting.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Must demonstrate an ability to visually express innovative ideas and strong problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills, strong organizational and time management habits, and ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
- Must have experience that demonstrates an ability to work well within a design team and take direction from Design Managers and Senior Management.
- Must be AutoCAD proficient and have a working knowledge in Adobe CC programs such as Sketch-up, InDesign, Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Drafting.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Must demonstrate an ability to visually express innovative ideas and strong problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills, strong organizational and time management habits, and ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
- Must have experience that demonstrates an ability to work well within a design team and take direction from Design Managers and Senior Management.
- Must be AutoCAD proficient and have a working knowledge in Adobe CC programs such as Sketch-up, InDesign, Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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