Design Director

Job description / Role

Position Description:
• To be responsible for the operations and overall design performance for one of the following design architecture.
• To be responsible for operational performance as measured by total turnover, efficiency (cost development), profitability, variance from budgets, strategy development for the design.
• Mentor, train, supervise and manage design directors and senior designers and ensure design directors and designers adhere to corporate policy.
• Assist in marketing, business development and general representation of the company.
• Liaise with Creative Director in reviewing project planning and subordinate designer workflows.
• Review scope of work and undertake regular reviews of the projects to ensure their delivery in accordance with project program and to the quality standards.
• Assist in marketing, business development and general representation of the company.

RELATED TASK:
• Review all contracts with Managing Director and Legal Director and ensure they are in compliance with standard contracts.
• Review list of documents to form the design documentation and working drawings package
• Review all statutory requirements applicable on the project in conjunction with the Creative Director.
• Review the client brief and approve the same along with Creative Director.
• Oversee the site visits and attend site meetings as required.
• Review work progress in conjunction with the creative director on all projects on a regular basis and review all key project stages with Executive Director or Managing Director.
• Review all proposal preparation including scope of work, exclusions and fees with Managing Director.
• Coordinate with the client’s cost consultant /QS to develop and finalize budget details
• Review final project cost plan with Design Director.
• Review and when appropriate submit claim for additional fee or cost variations on projects.
• Coordinate with the IT team to update the design database which includes 3D presentation images, AutoCAD Library, photographs, products and project
• Add and update information in Microsoft Outlook Programme including contacts categori
• Prepare appropriate proposal
• Communicate brand and image
• Communicate brand and image.
• Report to the Managing Director
• Conduct weekly meetings with direct reports/ personnel
• Provide regular reports detailing significant operational activities
• Provide quarterly reports on strategy implementation
• To ensure that the Quality Management System is implemented and maintained and to evaluate where continual improvement can be made.
• Develop and implement strategy, business plan and target, resources for areas of responsibility.
• Review and submit to finance department monthly billing projections and ensure the projections are met and exceeded.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue and income projections are reviewed and achieved.
• Ensure quarterly and annual AR targets are not exceeded.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in design or related fields
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Entrepreneurial – goal orientated, strong marketer
• Industry knowledge – customers, quotation process, site supervision
• Good written and spoken English

About the Company

italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.