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Open Plan Systems

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Design Manager Offered By: Open Plan Systems 4700 Deepwater Terminal Rd. Richmond, VA 23234 Company ... Supervise, coach, and develop the Design Department team. * Assign projects and balance workloads ...

Open Plan Systems

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

Design Manager Offered By: Open Plan Systems 4700 Deepwater Terminal Rd. Richmond, VA 23234 Company ... Supervise, coach, and develop the Design Department team. * Assign projects and balance workloads ...

Open Plan Systems

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Design Manager to lead the daily operations of our Design Department. This position is responsible for supervising the design team ...

OPEN PLAN SYSTEMS LLC

Design Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

Design Manager Offered By: Open Plan Systems 4700 Deepwater Terminal Rd. Richmond, VA 23234 Company ... Supervise, coach, and develop the Design Department team. * Assign projects and balance workloads ...

AECOM

Architecture Department Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$75K - $101K/yr

AECOM is seeking a Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team. The candidate will ultimately have experience in Federal projects and a desire to ...

AECOM

Architecture Department Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

$75K - $101K/yr

AECOM is seeking a Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team. The candidate will ultimately have experience in Federal projects and a desire to ...

AECOM

Architecture Department Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$75K - $101K/yr

AECOM is seeking a Architecture Department Manager with a passion for design and mentorship to join our growing team. The candidate will ultimately have experience in Federal projects and a desire to ...

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What does a design department manager do?

A Design Department Manager oversees the creative and operational aspects of a company's design team. They are responsible for managing designers, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards, and aligning design strategies with business goals. Their duties include supervising staff, collaborating with other departments, allocating resources, and fostering an innovative work environment. They also play a key role in hiring, training, and evaluating design team members. Ultimately, they ensure that the design output supports the organization’s objectives and brand identity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design department manager, and why are they important?

A Design Department Manager should have expertise in design principles, project management, and leadership, typically backed by a degree in design or a related field and significant experience in creative roles. Familiarity with design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite), project management tools, and sometimes certifications like PMP are highly beneficial. Strong communication, team-building, and strategic thinking skills help them motivate teams and align creative output with business goals. These competencies are critical for delivering high-quality design work, meeting deadlines, and fostering a collaborative and innovative department environment.

How does a design department manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Design Department Manager regularly works cross-functionally, partnering with teams such as marketing, product development, engineering, and sales to ensure that design solutions align with business objectives and project timelines. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as the manager must collect input, coordinate feedback, and balance competing priorities across departments. This collaboration often involves participating in interdepartmental meetings, presenting design concepts, and integrating feedback to deliver cohesive results. Building strong relationships with stakeholders is key to successfully advocating for design initiatives and driving project success.

What is the difference between Design Department Manager vs Design Lead?

AspectDesign Department ManagerDesign Lead
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire design department, manages teams, sets strategic goalsLeads specific projects or teams, focuses on design execution and quality
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, broad design knowledgeAdvanced design skills, project coordination, team collaboration
Work EnvironmentManagement level, strategic planning, cross-team coordinationHands-on design work, project-focused, collaborative
Common UsageUsed in larger organizations with multiple design teamsUsed in both small and large teams for project leadership

The main difference between a Design Department Manager and a Design Lead lies in scope and focus. The Design Department Manager oversees the entire design department, focusing on strategic management and team coordination. In contrast, the Design Lead concentrates on leading specific projects or teams, emphasizing design quality and execution. Both roles require strong design skills, but the manager also needs leadership and management expertise.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Design Department Manager jobs?

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Transportation Design Department Manager

Richmond, VA • On-site

Dewberry
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$160K - $203K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description


Dewberry has an opportunity for an experienced project manager to serve as the Transportation Design Department Manager in the Richmond, VA office, with flexible work hours and the ability for part-time telework. This individual will lead a growing transportation design team in Richmond, and coordinate with transportation leadership staff in Virginia. The selected person will be responsible for oversight of staff and conducting business development activities and serve as a Project Manager/Design Manager. Typical projects involve private, locality, and state agency clients in the transportation market. The selected candidate will be involved in staff professional development, growth, retention and recruiting, mentoring, training, quality management, and project management practices.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
  • Market Dewberry's capabilities to clients surrounding the Richmond area.
  • Supervise and provide direction and guidance to transportation design staff in Richmond.
  • Perform as Project Manager/Design Manager
  • Recruit, develop, mentor and train individual practitioners and teams.
  • Collaborate with other department managers
  • Collaborate and coordinate with offices across the mid-Atlantic region.
  • Conduct business development activities, proposal writing, and oversight.

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS in Engineering with 10+ years of highway engineering and project management experience.
  • Project management success for mid- and large-scale projects for VDOT is preferred. Experience with localities surrounding the Richmond, Virginia area is desired.
  • Professional Engineer in Virginia is required.
  • Experience writing successful proposals and leading client presentations is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and effective leadership skills.
  • Local travel and a clean driving record are required.

The projected range for this position is $160,000 - $203,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.
Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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