Assistant Manager - Design

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Design

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for creative expertise to design and execute projects that transform corporate spaces into functional, innovative, and visually appealing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the growth of the overall team.

Job Description

About the Role:

• To understand overall design deliverables and project tasks expectations that come in
• To liase with relevant stake holders within the company to identify potential leads for projects
• To develop and maintain strong client relationships over and above project timelines.
• To understand the dynamics of a large scale organisation and be able to form strong working relationships with various stake holders through the company
• 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 Design Leads
• To pitch, present and sell to clients
• Attends client and project meetings where appropriate
• To work with external vendors and partners when required and clearly defining their roles and responsibilities and being able to get them to deliver
• 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
• To work with costing and procurement teams to ensure what is designed is built
• 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
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/ Diploma in Interior Design or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate interior design, with a proven track record of leading successful projects.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft office suite.
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling design solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling effective interaction with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of completed corporate interior design projects that highlight your design approach, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and LEED certification is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Project management skills, scheduling, and risk assessment
• Technical awareness of civil, electro-mechanical, and architectural works
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
  
  

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
  
  

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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