Occupancy Planner / Design Manager

JLL has an exciting opportunity for an Occupancy Planner / Retail Design Manager supporting a key financial services client across its branch and wealth management portfolio in the United States. This highly visible role combines strategy, occupancy planning, portfolio optimization, and design management responsibilities to deliver innovative, efficient, and future-forward retail environments that support business objectives, employee experience, customer engagement, and operational excellence. As a trusted advisor, you will translate business requirements into physical space solutions by leading occupancy planning initiatives and providing standards and branding governance for retail design projects from programming through construction. You will partner closely with Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, Facilities, Technology, and business stakeholders to create environments that are functional, brand-consistent, and aligned with evolving financial centers and customer engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to identify current and future space requirements; Create feasibility studies, scenario modeling, test fits, and space planning options; Serve as steward of design guidelines and branding standards; Support portfolio planning activities including expansions, consolidations, relocations, renovations, refreshes, and new builds; Act as primary point of contact for project-level design and planning matters; Collaborate with external architects, designers, consultants, and vendors; Participate in all phases of design from programming through construction documents and permit review; Review and approve floorplans, test fits, furniture layouts, art, signage, and design packages; Provide design oversight throughout project execution; Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, local building codes, ADA requirements, and corporate design standards; Participate in requirements-gathering workshops and design review meetings; Develop and deliver executive presentations, floorplan reviews, and approval packages

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or related field; Minimum 5-7 years of experience in space planning, occupancy planning, corporate real estate, architecture, interior design, or related disciplines; Strong understanding of planning methodologies, design standards, utilization analytics, and portfolio planning; Proven ability to create and evaluate feasibility studies, scenario models, test fits, and space allocation plans; Experience working directly with architects, designers, and project managers throughout project lifecycles; Strong understanding of design guidelines, spatial relationships, furniture planning, and building systems; Working knowledge of local building codes, ADA requirements, and accessibility standards; Strong PowerPoint skills with ability to develop executive-level presentations and planning recommendations; Experience with AutoCAD for test fits, floorplan review, and square footage calculations; Familiarity with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam and Matterport platforms; Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have

Experience supporting financial services organizations and retail portfolios; Knowledge of WELL Building Standard, LEED certification, and sustainability initiatives; LEED Accredited Professional and/or PMP certification

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions; Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care; Paid parental leave at 100% of salary; Paid Time Off and Company Holidays; Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay