Head of Design

Job Description

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will be from Real estate background.

• Minimum 15 years of Experience.

• Extensive understanding of Designs.

• Establishing the briefing process and overseeing the wider design function.

• Proficient user of CAD and Adobe Photoshop

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts, present ideas to stakeholders, and negotiate with consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and deliver projects.

• Handles and manages the design team (Drawing, 3D Visual and FFE ) to execute project according to the concept, standards and requirements within a given period of time.

• Review and implement project from design development phase to construction phase.

• Check and correct FF&E material specifications as per brand standards and requirements. Check and approve all FF&E materials specified and substitutions.

• Inspecting site regularly, meet with contractors and sub contractors for weekly work shop, document coordination and conducts on the spot decisions at site.

• Liaise with internal and third-party construction professionals and partners to execute the design and development strategy in the Detailed Design, Tender, and Construction phases in accordance with the project vision.

• Coordinate plans between design disciplines and all stakeholders with careful attention to detail.

• Attend project and construction meetings, ensuring that project progress occurs in alignment with the finance budget, development strategy and business case.

• Checks and coordinate with the internal factory production team in producing required joinery and case goods to ensure the drawings and materials are well coordinated.

• Manage and monitor the stage submittal process and deliverables, ensuring adherence to schedules.

• Compile comprehensive reporting on the status of design and implementation for all projects.

• Coordinate with the delivery team during the construction phase. Check and approve all FF&E materials specified and substitutions.

• Attends regular site meeting with the clients team, main contractor and sub-contractors.

• Inspecting site regularly, meet with contractors and subcontractors for weekly workshop, document coordination and conducts on the spot decisions at site.

Education: Bachelors in Architecture