Senior Manager – Design
JETSET Pilates®
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Miami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Own the test fit process for all new franchise locations—develop quick-turn test fits and layout concepts to validate site feasibility before architectural engagement
- Maintain and evolve prototype studio layouts and standards that protect the brand’s design integrity and optimize functionality across varying footprints, while optimizing revenue potential per square foot
- Collaborate with the Real Estate & Construction team to evaluate potential sites, providing design-based input on space planning, flow, and brand consistency
- Serve as an internal design advocate, ensuring that early development decisions align with the JETSET brand experience and operational standards
- Oversee day-to-day relationships with JETSET’s source-restricted and preferred vendors across categories such as architecture, signage, millwork, equipment, facilities, amenities, and more
- Ensure vendor accountability, service quality, and pricing consistency systemwide
- Lead ongoing cost and performance evaluations to ensure JETSET’s franchisor buying power translates into tangible value for franchisees
- Manage consistent rhythm of vendor reviews, performance scorecards, and contract renewals
- Partner with department heads to identify, vet, and onboard new vendor partners that enhance both the franchisee and client experience
- Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Support & Services, and Marketing to maintain alignment between studio design, brand identity, and operational excellence
- Provide design insight during franchise onboarding and site selection calls
- Support long-term scalability by helping define standards and playbooks for vendor sourcing, accountability, and communication
- Document and refine internal workflows for test fits, vendor approvals, and studio layout iterations
- Identify opportunities to streamline design feedback loops between HQ, vendors, and franchisees
- Monitor industry trends in retail design, studio layouts, and material sourcing to keep JETSET ahead of the curve
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 5+ years of experience in design management, architecture, or construction coordination (franchise or multi-unit retail preferred)
- Strong proficiency in space planning software (AutoCAD or Bluebeam)
- Experience managing or sourcing vendors across multiple categories
- Understanding of design documentation, construction processes, and brand standards
- Exceptional project management and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and growth opportunities.
- 75% contribution to comprehensive individual health plan; plus dental, vision, life, and pet insurance options
- Up to 4% match to 401(k) plan
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible fitness & wellness membership
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Direct collaboration with executive leadership in a high-impact role
- The chance to shape the future design and operational infrastructure of a fast-scaling premium wellness brand
- A culture that values innovation, ownership, and excellence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
space planningdesign managementconstruction coordinationdesign documentationvendor sourcingproject management
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Interior DesignBachelor’s degree in Architecture