Project Director - Workplace Interior Design - Shangai

KITE Search are partnered with an award winning International Architecture and Design firm respected globally for their cutting edge design and challenging projects. With an influx of new project wins we are seeking a talented Project Director (Workplace) Interior Design to be based out of the Shanghai studio and lead the project teams.

What You Will Do

• Work in conjunction with our Studio Directors and Other Directors in the Studio
• Participate extensively in the design process and be responsible for development and implementation of the design concepts
• This includes the quality and consistency of the design solution, integration and coordination with engineering disciplines
• Be responsible for working with the Local Design Institutes (LDI) to ensure that our projects are executed in a manner consistent with the original design
• Actively mentor and teach through formal and informal activities, which would typically include working in a collaborative manner and being supportive to the development of both our expat and local staff members, and any other related responsibility as assigned

Your Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in the design of workplace projects
• Hold a degree in interior design from an accredited program
• A portfolio demonstrating completed, relevant projects on which the candidate was directly responsible for management of the client relationship and project team; For this position, relevant projects include interior projects for clients in the commercial office and corporate
• Experience developing relationships with new and existing clients is a competitive advantage
• Experience in the development and direction of significant corporate/office projects, including those with “design excellence” criteria
• Experience with collaborative management of an corporate/office practice group or studio
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to develop collaborative relationships that lead to successful results, whether within the firm (and across the platform of multiple offices) or externally — with clients, consultants, and other key participants in the design and development process
• Proven ability in creative strategy development and innovative problem-solving
• Management approach and methodology consistent with collaboration, consensus, and process-oriented design
• Strong presentation skills (written, oral, and graphic), with the ability to be articulate and convincing in interviews and other presentations
• A commitment to the principles of sustainable design and experience integrating them on specific projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and experience with BIM and Revit are also advantageous
• Provide a creative, innovative and nurturing environment through your project team by developing an effective coaching/mentoring program
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Your Design Technology Qualifications

• Familiarity with the BIM project lifecycle through design, construction and operational phases
• Experience in establishing and managing BIM teams for project design and delivery
• Experience in managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper skills
• Understanding of BIM deliverables and terminology in contracts

In return for your skills and design ability there will be an excellent salary package on offer and the chance to work within a creative multinational environment with projects secured well into the future. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity please email your CV (word format) and portfolio to contactus@kite-search.com #J-18808-Ljbffr