Role:              Design Lead/Director (Workplace)

Location:        Sydney CBD/Hybrid working

Salary:            Negotiable

Report:           Director

Start date:      Immediately

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OVERVIEW

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We are on the search for a skilled and well-rounded senior workplace interior designer looking to step into a Lead Design Director role to run a team of designers on fast paced Design + Construct projects. This is an exciting career move that will enable you to take a key influencing role in a growing business, working alongside the other company Directors to shape the business direction and your career.

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You will take ownership of a small design team and be the lead designer on a range of workplace projects whilst also playing a key leadership role to the rest of the business. The role requires close interaction and collaboration with our Design, Business Development + Project Management team and you will have a design flare and eye for detail, evident in your portfolio and the ability to lead a project from concept to completion whilst managing and directing a team of designers. You will receive a direct hand's-on experience in a supportive environment with opportunities to grow and lead.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Lead and manage a team of designers

• Collaborate with the leadership team to define business strategy

• Conduct employee reviews and on-going development

• Prepare design fee proposals

• Manage project resourcing and team accountability

• Actively participate on sales opportunities to win new business

• Conduct client briefing sessions

• Prepare concept designs with the team

• Confidently pitch and present to clients

• Prepare spatial planning, test fit and schematic design schemes

• Prepare design development presentations and documentation

• Confidently liaise with external sub consultants + suppliers

• Manage the preparation of tender + construction documentation package

• Maintain a good understanding of all projects to ensure project financial targets are met

• Drive design best practise, initiatives, and processes

• Demonstrate industry thought leadership

 

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE

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• Excellent client facing communication attributes

• Relevant local interior design experience

• A bachelor’s degree in interior design or Interior Architecture

• ACAD or Revit skills essential

• A competent understanding of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

• Competent experience in commercial workplace interiors

• Exposure to workplace Design + Construct projects

• Confident in your communication skills and client facing

• Strong aesthetic in design and presentations

• Strong documentation knowledge

• Technical knowledge and ability to develop concept design through to documentation

• Ability to work independently with effective time management

• Familiar with Australian building regulations and standards

• SketchUp and Enscape experience is advantageous but not essential

• A willingness to learn, grow and evolve and be a driving force within the business

 

BENEFITS

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We place a big emphasis on employee work/life balance and encourage a flexible role, working both from home and in the office or wherever we need to be to get the job done.

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In addition to having a senior role in our design studio you will enjoy benefits such as:

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• Annual Discretionary Bonus

• Role autonomy

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

• Collaboration with business management

• Employee Referral Program

• Birthday leave

• Additional annual leave day each year (capped at 5 yrs)

• Monthly team socials

 

We are a driven design studio that is closely connected to our construction management sister company, located in the CBD near Town Hall. Designing workplace projects of all sizes, we have a healthy project pipeline and a talented award-winning team in place to drive us forward. So, if you feel like you career is not moving anywhere fast, this is a great opportunity to progress into a leadership role.

 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia, appropriate design qualifications and relevant industry experience.

How to apply

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Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and portfolio in a PDF document to

info@designtrue.com.au

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