Studio Manager, Retail Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb

Studio Manager overseeing daily operations and design projects in the retail architecture team at Ware Malcomb. Responsible for project delivery and team leadership.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeOak Brook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day operations and team members in the studio.
Oversee projects for the Retail Architecture & Design group.
Have a complete knowledge and understanding of all financial tools and reports.
Ensure all proposals and contracts are in place.
Review all project budget reports prior to contract executions.
Oversee the group's organizational chart, project budget reports, monthly revenue projections, and financials, and prepare monthly business reports.
Prepare the group’s organization chart.
Review the group’s forecast and current/future staff needs.
Actively market and promote Ware Malcomb to secure new work and grow the group; attend business development and networking functions.
Attend all scheduling meetings and maintain regular contact with Project Managers.
Participate in candidate interviews and team member reviews with senior management; assist with recruiting new team members.
Create and lead a positive, team-oriented environment.
Support and attend your group’s Ware Malcomb active and social events that promote health, fitness, community, and philanthropy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience within the field of architecture
Preferred experience in a leadership role
Experience working on retail projects
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
Business Development experience and strong local network preferred
Registered Interior Designer or NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field
CAD and Revit knowledge
Ability to lead and foster a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

The compensation range is $110k-$130k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADRevitfinancial toolsproject budget reportsmonthly revenue projectionsbusiness reportsproposal managementcontract managementclient relationship managementbusiness development

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementorganizational skillscommunicationmarketingnetworkingrecruitingteam-oriented environmentinterpersonal skillspositive environment

Certifications

Registered Interior DesignerNCIDQ Certification