Design Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Design Manager jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Brentwood, and Chattanooga and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Barge Design Solutions, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Genesco hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
This position manages architectural due diligence and design across all Bridgestone Retail store formats, including new builds, remodels, and expansions. The role leads technical negotiations and document reviews with external developers and officials to produce construction contracts, while also driving cross-functional initiatives with internal teams (Marketing, Operations, EHSS, Real Estate). Ultimately, this position is responsible for project budget management, risk mitigation, and financial stewardship from inception to completion.
This role is a hybrid position (Tu-Th) based at the Nashville, TN headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Manage the A&E (architectural and engineering) conceptual design, due diligence, document development, and jurisdictional approval processes to establish and maintain project schedule integrity.
- Continuously value engineering and monitoring designs and construction activities for conformity to project specifications.
- Manage the flow of all A&E information between BSRO internal departments and various outside agencies, vendors, architects, engineers, developers, and landlords associated with a project.
- Ensure timely and accurate review of documents throughout the planning process for completeness, alignment with approved criteria, cost effectiveness and coordination of the A&E groups associated with each project.
- Review the design and construction activities initiated by third parties (i.e., Developers, Co-Tenants, Sellers, Landlords, etc.) relative to sitework, utility installations, exterior elevation and entrance designs, structural elements, and similar which may affect an existing or proposed BSRO retail location. Responsible for ensuring conformance to current minimum site standards, providing creative design solutions, incorporating business and operations criteria into final design.
- Coordinate activities related to jurisdictional code investigations, development of local approval documents, construction drawings and specifications, contractor and vendor bid packages including document management.
- Manage internal development meetings to monitor performance of ongoing projects.
- Select, train, and retain outside consultants and contractors capable of providing design and/or design build services across all Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC formats.
- Coordinate and conduct asset evaluation survey and construction document turnover meetings with Construction Managers to ensure the smooth communication of information they may need to complete design and construction activities.
- Assist in the negotiation of construction issues for the Real Estate Department and establish the terms, milestone schedules, criteria etc. incorporated as exhibits to various types of Agreements that include Milestone Schedules, Established Criteria, Definition of Work Responsibility, Detailed Scope of Work etc. as may be required for each Agreement.
- Participate in the RPF process through contract execution for architects, engineers, and other design consultant services.
- Develop and maintain a digital library of all design details, specifications, and prototypical drawings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture required; master’s degree in architecture preferred.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the field of architecture with preferred experience in real estate design, planning, and development.
- In depth knowledge of all engineering disciplines; civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical.
- In depth knowledge of standard construction practices, means, and methods.
- Extensive experience with condemnation matters.
- Must be efficient, innovative, and able to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
- General systems knowledge (MS Project, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit).
- An exceptional communicator, adept at collaborating vertically and horizontally across teams.
- The ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent when dealing with all associates/customers/vendors, even when under stress.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems by developing comprehensive solutions and implementing new directives.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Design Manager Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Barge Design Solutions3

- Colliers Engineering & Design3

- Genesco3

- Asurion1

- Bridgestone Americas1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Fashion & Apparel3
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Energy1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design manager jobs across Tennessee.
- 5 or more years of experience in UX, product, or brand design roles
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a design team
- Proficiency in Figma and the broader design and prototyping toolset
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process and business outcomes
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing
- Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field
Design Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many design manager jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 15+ design manager openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Brentwood, and Chattanooga. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do design managers make in Tennessee?
Design managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $89,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,530 for the lowest 10% to over $172,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most design manager jobs?
Nashville, Brentwood, and Chattanooga have the most design manager openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire design managers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring design managers in Tennessee include Barge Design Solutions, Colliers Engineering & Design, and Genesco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote design manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 20% of design manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for design manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to design manager jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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