Design Manager (Indianapolis, IN)

buckinghamcompanies· Development
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📍 Indianapolis, IN, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

The Design Manager will be responsible for setting design and architectural standards, reviewing architectural drawings for meeting those standards, guidance on design implications during pre-development and development phases, guidance on value management and project specifications, and adherence to design standards and programs.  The Design Manager will also assist the President and Senior Development Executive and other team members with miscellaneous design, development, CAD and graphics activities while supporting the organization’s mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Training/Education

  • Architectural Degree
  • Valid Driver’s License

Experience 

  • Minimum of five years of experience in the area of architectural design with demonstrated experience in the commercial development industry.
  • Computer literacy sufficient to operate computer graphic applications (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photo Shop, Flash, Dreamweaver, AutoCad, Revit, etc.), spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Office) and other business related software.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Creates and oversees standards for architectural design and maintains brand design expectations, cost, schedule and operational requirements
  • Participates in the design vision for each development project in alignment with design strategy and standards
  • Responsible for site analysis and site planning processes
  • Reviews project site planning and product design
  • Manage the external design process through architects, consultants, contractors and vendors and assists in pricing as required.
  • Oversees predevelopment studies for projects
  • Creates and maintains the design standards for commercial spaces
  • Collaborates well with the in-house development, construction and management teams as well as government agencies, consultants, vendors and contractors.
  • Ensures company policies, procedures and guidelines are complied with in a professional manner and are demonstrated in all oral and written communications
  • Provides support for the development activities of the President, Vice President of Development, Senior Development Executive and other corporate personnel.
  • Travels on an “as needed” basis as dictated by performance goals, job description or as directed by supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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This Design Manager (Indianapolis, IN) position at buckinghamcompanies was posted on Apr 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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