Job Description

Responsibilities Include:

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and support the design team, ensuring that all designers follow consistent methodologies, documentation practices, and processes.
• Identify and develop talent within the team, ensuring designers of varying skill levels are assigned projects that match their capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to help elevate the design team's skills and overall performance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for designers, assisting with their professional development and managing their workload.
• Coordinate training for the design team on internal processes, product training, and computer programs/tools.

Design Process & Coordination

• Oversee the development of design plans based on client needs and expectations, ensuring creativity, functionality, and comprehensive specifications.
• Develop and refine design processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with sales teams to ensure design objectives are aligned with client requirements, ensuring that the design team receives all necessary information for successful project execution.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and quality standards, ensuring that deadlines are met and the final output meets the company's design standards.

Project Management & Quality Control

• Manage the design queue, balancing the flow of work and ensuring that projects are prioritized and assigned to the appropriate designer.
• Ensure all design projects are executed with precision, addressing any discrepancies or challenges that arise.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of design documents, from conceptual plans to final specifications, ensuring that all client requirements are met.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact between the design team, sales team, and senior leadership.
• Foster open communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Work with leadership to continuously improve design processes, procedures, and workflows.

Internal Processes & Showroom Maintenance

• Help manage and maintain materials lab to ensure materials are up to date and easily accessible for the design team.
• Play an integral role in managing and maintaining the showroom's aesthetic, appearance, and inventory, contributing to the showroom's success but with a shared responsibility for its upkeep.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years experience or proven experience in managing and mentoring design teams, preferably in an office dealership or commercial interior setting.
• Strong background in office interior design with an understanding of the unique challenges of the industry.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a team of varying skill levels and address diverse needs and personalities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with client programming and developing comprehensive design plans that reflect client needs, expectations, and project requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of design standards, product specifications, and the ability to create innovative, practical solutions for office spaces.

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