Associate Design Director

Job description

• Lead the studio to develop design solutions.
• Assume responsibility for and assist in the development of design concepts.
• Prepare with the project team documentation for tenders and construction.
• Plan project and subordinate designer work flows.
• Assist with resourcing requirements and planning for studio projects.
• Clarify scope of work and prepare schedule for review.
• Manage cost control for corporate office turnkey and consulting projects. Assume overall responsibility for profit and loss of the studio.
• Mentor, train, supervise and manage senior and junior designers to produce good design and standard detailing.
• Ensure senior and junior designers adhere to company policies.
• Actively involved in marketing, business development and general representation of the company.
• Liaise with Managing Director with regards to management and performance of the studio.

  Skills

  All candidates must have strong design skills with commercial experience in the following areas.

  • Hotels & Resorts

  • Residential Towers

  • F&B Outlets

  The successful applicant will possess the following skills and experience:

  • Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.

  • 10+ years of experience working in the eld of interior design.

  • Excellent visual and graphic presentation skills.

  • Exceptional communication skills are required to represent this studio as a Design Leader.

  • Manage VIP client relationships, external and internal relationships.

  • Demonstrated track record working on and designing 4 – 5-star hotels.

  • Capable of leveraging existing relationships for business development and establishing new connections.

  • Strong understanding of, and ability to oversee, architectural and interior design package deliverables consistent with industry standards.

  • Ability to manage teams in all phases of hospitality projects, including project set-up, design, and construction administration.