Design Manager

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Are you a design professional who thrives on shaping high-quality living environments and enjoys working across multiple projects?

We’re looking for a Design Manager to join the team on a 12-month contract, supporting a portfolio of Build to Rent and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation projects across Australia.

This is a client-side role where you’ll play a key part from early design through to delivery. You’ll work across multiple assets, collaborating closely with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive strong, consistent design outcomes.

With a diverse pipeline of residential-led developments at various stages, this role offers variety, visibility, and the chance to influence projects from concept to completion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support design management across multiple projects from concept to completion
• Coordinate consultants and driving alignment across design, cost, and program
• Review documentation to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability
• Partner with delivery teams to support smooth project execution
• Identify risks and opportunities to optimise design outcomes

About You:

You’re a collaborative and commercially minded Design Manager who enjoys working across multiple projects and balancing design intent with delivery outcomes. You’re confident engaging with a range of stakeholders and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to everything you do.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator
• Background in residential, mixed-use, BTR, or student accommodation projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance design quality with program and cost considerations
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

If you’re looking for part-time hours or a more flexible working pattern, we’d still love to hear from you: we’re open to shaping the role around the right person.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [email protected].