Workplace Design Program Manager

Workplace Design Program Manager

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. The Employee & Workplace Experience (EWX) team focuses on the places and programs that define and drive Coinbase culture, which sets us apart from other companies. We accomplish this by influencing the way employees connect, collaborate, and celebrate at Coinbase. Whether it be how we recognize employees, how employees choose to work, or how they stay connected to their team, the EWX team is focused on developing a best-in-class experience for our employees and teams.

About the Role

As the Workplace Design Program Manager, you will own design and space planning across Coinbase offices, creating functional, high-quality spaces that reflect our aesthetic. Coinbase's design language is bold yet timelessfuture-forward, elevated, and site-specific. Our offices are light, bright spaces that emphasize the work, the brand, and the people. Coinbase's remote-first approach emphasizes flexibility and inclusivity, allowing most employees to work from anywhere, including our Coinbase offices. Our real estate philosophy is "Magnets, not Mandates." This role is about designing spaces employees want to usedriving connection, collaboration, and culture. You'll partner with Real Estate leadership, execs, and external vendors to bring this vision to life. Projects can range from large-scale hubs of 150,000+ square feet to smaller 5,000 square feet offices, requiring flexibility and creativity across different scales.

What You'll Be Doing (Job Duties)

Lead design and programming for global offices, ensuring spaces reflect Coinbase's aesthetic and employee needs Translate business goals into spaces that drive utilization and engagement Use data and employee feedback to inform design and measure impact Develop scalable standards and playbooks that balance global consistency with local needs Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Lease Management, Workplace Ops, and People Analytics on projects end-to-end Confidently present design recommendations to executives and influence decision-making Manage architects, consultants, and vendors to deliver on Coinbase's standards

What We Look For In You (Job Requirements)

7+ years in workplace design, architecture, or real estate with a focus on space planning and programming Track record of delivering brand-aligned office design at scale Strong communicator able to present to executives and write clear design narratives Experience using data and analytics to guide design and measure success Ability to guide external partners to deliver on a company aesthetic, not personal preference Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects at once Collaborative relationship builder across internal teams and external vendors Willingness to travel 25% or more, domestic and international A commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving project goals, which may require work outside of standard business hours

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for distributed or remote-first companies Familiarity with minimalist or tech-forward design languages Background in change management tied to workplace design