Assistant Design Manager

AvalonBay is proud to be named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2018.

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nation's leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT's), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. We currently own and operate approximately 82,000 apartment homes in the US and employ approximately 3,000 associates.

Creating a better way to liveis the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates.We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistentpersonal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

This position is responsible for managing interior design related projects within AvalonBay including development, redevelopment and capex projects. The Assistant Design Manager acts as design liaison among internal and external teams, providing vision and creativity as well as ensuring design consistency.

• Manage and perform interior design projects, from Conceptual study, Schematic Design, Design Development, space planning to construction documentation
• Collaborate with regional & corporate teams, external designers & consultants
• Participate in furniture selection & procurement process
• Manage and update design standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design
• 5-7 years of experience in architecture, interior design, or related field including experience with commercial, hospitality or multi-family spaces.
• Must have a strong design knowledge with experience in construction documentation
• Proficient in Adobe, 3D rendering ability preferred
• Knowledge in furniture, finish, and color selection
• LEED Accreditation preferred

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more!
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, andA Focus on Continuous Improvement.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

AvalonBay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.