Creative Director / Design Director

Job description / Role

Our client an international design studio is seeking an exceptional Design Director / Creative Director to lead its Bangkok-based studio. This is a senior leadership role for a visionary design professional who can set creative direction, inspire multidisciplinary teams, and deliver world-class design outcomes across architecture and interior design portfolios.

You will be responsible for driving design excellence from concept through delivery, leading competition-winning ideas, mentoring senior designers, and ensuring the studio's creative output consistently meets the highest international standards. The role plays a critical part in shaping the studio's reputation, client relationships, and long-term growth across lifestyle, community, workplace, and mixed-use projects.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Strategic Leadership

* Define and champion the studio's creative vision and design direction
* Lead the development of innovative, client-focused design concepts and presentations
* Drive competition and design pitch strategies, delivering winning creative outcomes
* Promote a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous design excellence
* Stay at the forefront of global design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Design & Project Oversight

* Oversee the design process across multiple projects from concept to completion
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exceptional quality standards
* Conduct regular design reviews and provide clear, actionable feedback
* Maintain design intent through documentation, coordination, and site reviews

Team Leadership & Studio Development

* Inspire, mentor, and lead design directors, senior designers, and design teams
* Support recruitment, performance management, and professional development
* Build a high-performing studio culture focused on innovation and learning
* Encourage the responsible integration of AI and digital tools into design workflows

Client, Marketing & Business Development

* Act as a key design ambassador in client meetings and presentations
* Collaborate with business development and marketing teams on proposals and pitches
* Contribute to award submissions, publications, and brand positioning
* Represent the studio at industry events, conferences, and design forums

Sustainability & Technology

* Integrate sustainable design principles across all projects
* Guide teams in the use of BIM, digital platforms, and generative design tools
* Balance AI-driven exploration with strong creative judgment and leadership

About You

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design (Master's preferred)
* 15+ years' experience within leading architectural or interior design practices
* Proven leadership on complex, high-profile international projects
* Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence, innovation, and creativity
* Track record of leading successful design competitions and pitches
* Confident communicator with strong client-facing experience
* Experience working in fast-paced, multicultural studio environments
* Registration with a recognised international professional body preferred
* Excellent written and spoken English

Why Join

* Lead an internationally respected design studio in a global creative hub
* Influence the creative direction of landmark projects across multiple sectors
* Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking, and design-led culture
* Competitive executive-level salary and international career exposure

About the Company

Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.

We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.

With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.