Manager Inclusive Design Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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We are seeking a Workplace Design Manager: a senior individual contributor who brings strong depth in commercial interior design from program interpretation/space planning through all phases of design as well as environmental graphic design and styling.

The successful candidate is an experienced, enthusiastic, and engaging professional who can communicate clearly at all levels, gains trust with peers through proven track record, and has a strong base in creative workplace interior design. This role works in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment and will be working on multiple projects (both interior design and brand related), across the globe. This person will report to the Senior Manager of Design. They will operate as an independent Design Manager leading both internal and external teams through the design process, incorporating feedback along the way. The ideal candidate has: Done the work, from space planning, concept, schematic and design development, furniture selection/specifications, construction documents, construction administration etc. Work to ensure that the external design team is designing the project on schedule, budget, and aligning with the Netflix culture, brand values, and aesthetic, as well as meeting the project based design aesthetic and goals laid out in the visioning session or at project inception. Bring clarity to complex problems, by being an open and collaborative, positive solutions based individual.

• Work with the Portfolio Management team to understand the project program, testfit and local team requirements.
• Onboard an external design team and lead them through the interior design process (Visioning, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design development, Construction documents).
• Connect the design team with space and occupancy partners to ensure the design supports the overall program and business space needs.
• Ensure the design team stays on schedule and budget, and aligns with Netflix culture, brand values, aesthetic, and design guidelines while creating a bespoke design tailored for each location.
• Connect the external design team to the correct internal/external team members needed for full coordination.
• Lead value engineering discussions with the external design team when needed in order to reduce project cost but maintain project aesthetic.
• During construction administration, meet with the design team weekly or biweekly to review construction progress and weigh in on construction-related issues to ensure build quality.
• Review and approve all furniture selections; maintain strong familiarity with furniture vendors and the dealer process.
• Act as liaison between the project team and local leadership teams, managing project‑based check‑ins (visioning sessions, concept design, schematic design, design development).
• Collect and incorporate local leadership feedback at each project stage into future design phases.
• Work with the environmental graphic design (EGD) company to establish a project aesthetic for each site.
• Act as liaison between the project team and local leadership teams for EGD/brand project check‑ins (visioning sessions, concept design, schematic design, and design development) and incorporate feedback as needed.
• Work with the EGD team to drive creativity and bespoke graphic design solutions for each project.
• Drive consistency in environments that foster creativity and innovation, enabling people to do their best work.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects through all phases (including environmental graphics/brand design) with accuracy, timeliness, and consistent, concise communication with project managers and cross‑functional, local, and regional teams.
• Guide, support and give feedback to help realize Netflix's design vision (architecture and brand); review and mark up construction and architectural details, brand‑related drawings, and FFE/lighting specs to ensure design intent is properly coordinated.
• Build and maintain relationships across internal teams to ensure feedback is captured throughout the design process; partner with the Workplace team on related design modifications.
• Specify finishes/furniture as needed on small scale projects.
• Stay current on design knowledge, processes, and philosophies, especially Inclusive Design, Sustainability Design, and AI applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture and/or Interior Design required.
• 10+ years of experience in interior design, including space planning, interior architectural design development, environmental graphic design, and furniture selection.
• Creative workplace design experience required; hospitality design experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process, with expert knowledge of building code, construction drawings, architectural detailing, coordination, and construction.
• Experience with construction documents and construction administration (CA) required.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, CAD, and Revit.
• Extraordinary attention to detail while working under strict timelines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of how design concepts connect to strategy in corporate workplace practice, and ability to articulate how that positively impacts Netflix's business and workplace design.
• Collaborative working style, comfortable partnering with the Head of Design, external design teams, local leadership, and internal Netflix partners.
• Travel is required on a project by project basis.
• Must live in LA or be willing to relocate to Los Angeles, and/or the surrounding areas.
• Recent project work samples are required.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $125,000.00 - $190,000.00.

• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family‑forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• We also offer paid leave of absence programs.
• Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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