# Karen Man

> Senior Designer | Creative Strategist, Interior Design | Teaching Future Designers

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/karenman

Creative and proactive manager with multidisciplines in design, planning, client relations, and leading teams with a growth mindset. 

Proven success in directing and developing a design program that consistently supports brand
and community. 

Have worked collaboratively with leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and long term growth.

## Work Experience
### Design Manager, Store Design @ Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Adjunct Faculty @ Academy of Art University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Faculty Lecturer @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
Instructor for Advanced Interior Design Solutions -an upper level course for graduating senior students with a course outcome to complete a thoroughly researched interior design project, culminating as their Senior Thesis

### Senior Interior Designer @ NBBJ Design
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Design Strategist @ Unknown
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023
As a design strategist, I looked into examining several consumer problems to uncover strategies for improved experiences and introduce business solutions to address user needs.

Led the creation of a UX Design Strategy for a knowledge-sharing Q&A website with a 3-week schedule, determining a strategic plan, project execution, timeline schedule, and delegation of tasks

### Designer @ Perkins and Will
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco, California, United States
Project: Office Renovation; Accounting Firm

Determined the strategic planning of an interior design office renovation for an accounting firm to recommend quarterly scheduled renovation phases and furniture installation, addressing the client’s budget by setting thoughtful planning of deliverables and cost 

Project: Design Standards; Healthcare Organization

Developed a refined interiors finish palette for updated design guidelines of a Bay Area hospital, and collaborate with a team of four people to improve branding and storytelling, design standards, and function for future renovations.

### Senior Designer @ Ankrom Moisan Architects
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Introduced digital integration of residential spaces for improving user experiences in a technology market, coordinating mockups for usability testing and market analysis

Led design strategy discussions with the client team to address architectural design, concept, and user experience.  Build client relationships during the project to strengthen collaboration, problem-solving, and business requirements

### Associate, Senior Designer @ Gerner, Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects, DPC
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | New York
As the Director of Interiors, I worked with leadership and clients to deliver strategic design solutions to address business goals and add value through sustainable and creative solutions

### Interior Designer @ Fox Nahem Associates
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

### Interior Designer @ Joe Serrins Studio
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013

### Interior Designer/Interior Project Manager @ McGinley Design
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | New York, United States

### Intern @ McGinley Design
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009

### Small Business Owner @ Kookaburra
Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 | San Francisco, California, United States
Designed and built a concept retail store specializing in handmade products from artisans and craftsman.  Attending trade shows and selected/curated times to be sold in the store.  Worked with local artists to showcase and sell their work on a consignment agreement.  Created custom products upon request.


## Education
### Master's degree in Interior Design
Pratt Institute

### User Experience Design
General Assembly

### Interior Architecture
Academy of Art University

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Communication and Media Studies
University of San Francisco


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karenman
- Portfolio: https://karenmandesign.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13