Vice President, Workplace Design

Location: New York, NY, United States

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate workplace design projects globally.
• Develop and implement programs, standards, and initiatives that enable efficient project delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders, consultants, engineers, and contractors to deliver innovative workplace environments.
• Translate workplace insights and utilization data into actionable design strategies.
• Support the evolution of BNY’s global workplace portfolio through strategic and tactical execution.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of architectural or workplace design experience across all phases of project delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools.
• Experience developing strategic programs and initiatives within complex organizations.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing complete drawing sets through all phases of design.
• Understanding of FF&E specification, procurement, and workplace implementation.
• Experience working with consultants, engineering teams, and contractors.
• Fluency in the International Building Code.
• Ability to operate effectively from detailed design through enterprise-wide strategy.

Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Candidates Who Have:

• Experience designing workplace environments across a variety of organizations.
• Familiarity with scripting or coding languages.
• Experience working with structured data in an AEC environment.
• Experience using BIM or Revit data to drive business outcomes.
• Familiarity with the Revit API, Dynamo, or Autodesk Platform Services.

What Will Make You Successful

We are seeking someone who is deeply curious about the relationship between people and space, eager to learn, collaborative, detail-oriented, and energized by solving complex challenges while helping shape the next generation of workplaces at BNY.

About Us

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About the Organization

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

 Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. 

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.