Branch Real Estate Designer

Job Description

Branch Real Estate (BRE) is responsible for supporting the physical branch office needs through the coordination of leasing, construction, lease administration, and maintenance of more than 15,000 branch office locations. BRE performs these duties in a way to maximize value and minimize disruptions to our branch teams, allowing them to continue to focus on the needs of our clients.

Branch Real Estate established a Design Capability Leader to represent the department as the primary change agent on multiple firm-sponsored initiatives, as well as define and oversee the branch office design principles for the firm. A Workplace Designer will support this work through the day-to-day responsibilities, as well as be responsible for leading and collaborating with our Cushman & Wakefield partners.

What You Will Do

• Partner with internal design team critical Firm projects to understand the impact of Branch Real Estate on delivery of firm strategies -- current and future
• Consult with internal Branch Real Estate Consultants and field leaders to understand needs and shape solutions for Firm initiatives including Shared Real Estate and Teaming Branch offices.
• Provide guidance to Cushman & Wakefield design team to ensure alignment on firm strategies, supporting the firm and the field
• Provide tailored design solutions to the field for individual projects including our most successful advisors
• Provide firm-level understanding of real estate initiatives to drive change in the field
• Analyze, diagnose, and recommend changes to branch design, furniture, branch equipment, and space needs
• Build, maintain and leverage perspective on internal and external trends that can improve individual and branch design performance
• Act as a change champion for the Edward Jones brand and firm standards & guidelines.
• Utilize independent thought and judgment and practice candor with respect

This position is known internally as Senior Facilities Designer

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

Requirements

What Experience You Need

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Design (Architecture, Interiors, Environmental)
• 5 years of architectural or interior design experience, NCIDQ a plus.
• Proficiency in REVIT and Microsoft Office desired.
• Architectural rendering and/or graphic design skills preferred.
• Highly qualified in providing direction on complex branch design challenges.
• Ability to create, read and review construction drawings, provide red-lines, sign-off and approval for other designers.
• Understanding of technical aspects of design/construction including low voltage, materials, budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems
• Application and understanding of life safety and building code compliance.
• Versed in the five phases of interior/architectural projects & project management.

Functional Skills

• Evaluating industry trends and opportunities related to physical office space
• Interpreting federal, state, and local architectural requirements (including by not limited to ADA)
• Developing and owning relationships with third party vendors for furniture, fixture, and finishes
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate and establish priorities, then implement plans to accomplish them without compromising deadlines
• Provide direction and mentorship for project team members (primarily external to Edward Jones)
• Highly collaborative
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to convey firm-level messaging to the field or relay difficult messages

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.