Associate Design Director

1. Design Leadership: Lead and supervise the design function, including the Architect
Team Lead, ensuring effective team management, performance, and professional
development.
2. Design Strategy & Standards: Establish design direction, quality standards, and
best practices to ensure consistency, innovation, and excellence across all projects.
3. Design Review & Approval: Oversee and review design concepts, space planning,
material selection, 3D visualizations, and detailed design packages to ensure quality
and compliance with project requirements.
4. Project Oversight: Monitor design progress across projects, ensure timely delivery
of design milestones, and maintain alignment with project scope, budget, and client
expectations.
5. Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with Project Management, Technical
Office, Procurement, and Site teams to ensure design feasibility, cost efficiency, and
smooth project execution.
6. Client & Stakeholder Management: Participate in key client meetings and design
presentations, resolve major design concerns, and ensure client requirements are
translated into effective design solutions.
7. Team Development: Set team objectives, evaluate performance, identify training
needs, and develop the capabilities of team leaders and design professionals.8. Process Improvement: Develop and improve design workflows, review procedures,
resource allocation, and coordination mechanisms to enhance productivity and
quality.
9. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Address complex design challenges, resolve
escalated issues, and make design-related decisions within the approved scope of
authority.

• -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• -8–12 years of relevant experience in architecture or interior design, preferably within fit-out, construction, or design-and-build companies.
• -Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a design leadership or management position.
• Proven experience managing design teams or team leaders and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating successful delivery of complex interior design or architectural projects.
• Advanced knowledge of design development, space planning, materials, finishes, detailing, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, technical coordination, design feasibility, and project cost considerations.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max,
  SketchUp, or equivalent tools.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong ability to manage priorities, resolve conflicts, and meet project deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Strategic design leadership
• Team management and development
• Design quality assurance
• Project and resource management
• Client and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Process improvement and innovation