Senior Workplace Designer, Project Development & Services, APAC

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• To understand overall design deliverables and project tasks expectations
• To prepare, develop with respective Team Leads where required, relevant drawings, images, material, lookbook and other documents relating to the design, project and proposals where required
• To coordinate and align and update deliverables with Design Director and Project Leads
• Attends client and project meetings where appropriate
• Site and project verification coordination with external partners where relevant
• Defining project requirements and schedule during briefing phases
• Research and define design ideation with Design Director to align expectations
• To take responsibility for the development of the design and projects with input from Team Leads or person/persons in charge for key project stages
• Ensures the accuracy of all drawings and specifications before any internal and external presentation
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organizations or companies appropriate with project related circumstances
• To seek and continue professional development
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with industry procedures and standards
• To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
• To lead, co-lead and be part of project team member in variable design and project deliverables
• Maintains detailed project documentation including records of key decisions, and notes from client/internal meetings
• Ability to manage client and project issue and resolution with minimal support, unless otherwise
• Participates in client and project walkthroughs and approvals as needed
• Be in the know-how on industry changes, evolution and best practice principles
• Serves as a champion of good innovative design practices and the responsibility in improving design standards and all deliverable outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years Interior Design experience within Workplace sector. Any prior experiences with F&B, Hospitality, Educational, Architectural sector would prove beneficial
• Commercial Design & Build experience within Workplace sector would be advantageous
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and design related software
• An entrepreneurial, client advisory led focused individual
• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussions
• Able to work well under pressure and meet datelines efficiently
• Able to initiate in response to direction or instruction
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates presentation capabilities
• Able to manage sensitive and at times, confidential information
• Flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
• Able to manage and prioritize tasks and time efficiently
• Self-motivated and able to take accountability
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and assignment
• Willingness to listen, learn and contribute proactively from all members of the team
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work effectively
• Understanding of the designer’s role in the coordination and integration of project information and management

The description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the role holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organizational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with role holder.