Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Join our team to manage design guidelines for a Financial Services client...

What You'll Do

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As a

Design Standards Manager

, you'll be at the forefront of creating exceptional customer experiences through innovative design. You'll develop and govern comprehensive retail design guidelines for our client's branch portfolio across the US and Canada, directly supporting their vision, strategy, and customer engagement objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

Maintain and facilitate the use of an interactive online portal of design guidelines and standards. Research and source new or alternative products to use in exterior and interior applications. Organize development for FF&E initiatives to continue improvement of design standards. Collaborate with Design Management team, Project Managers, Facilities Managers, vendors, suppliers, third-party designers and architects. Develop professionally polished presentation materials and confidently present design updates to multiple levels of individuals. Support real estate strategy and workplace/retail design activities across multiple project sites. Bring thoughtful leadership to the role while driving continuous improvement of the program.

What You Bring

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Experience & Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

, Design, or related field

5-7 years

of experience in a corporate environment Strong background in

Workplace and/or Retail Design

with knowledge of industry trends and best practices Experience in strategic space/occupancy planning and interior office renovations Preferred:LEED Accreditation Professional and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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Technical Skills

Advanced-level

Microsoft Office Suite skills with ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations

Proficient

in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign), Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, calculations), AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Understanding of spatial relationships, workplace guidelines, and basic building codes
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Core Competencies

Exceptional communication skills

(written and verbal) with ability to interact at all organizational levels

Strong project management

abilities with proven multitasking and deadline management skills

Analytical mindset

with ability to ask the right questions and develop innovative solutions

Collaborative approach

with excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders

Who You'll Work With

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You'll build critical relationships across the organization, collaborating with:

Corporate Real Estate Senior Leadership Team Retail Bank Strategy team Design Management, Workplace Experience, Project Management, and Facility Management professionals Interior Architects and external design partners Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage suppliers/vendors

Why You'll Love This Role

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Make an impact

by shaping customer experiences across a major financial services portfolio

Lead innovation

in retail banking design and workplace optimization

Grow your expertise

in a dynamic, supportive environment with diverse, talented colleagues

Drive results

through strategic thinking and creative problem-solving
Ready to shape the future of financial services design? We would love to hear from you.

Location:

On-site -Toronto, ON
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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