Head of Design

Job description / Role

Sim Leisure is a creative design and build company steadily growing in both our creative design and construction projects. To support this growth, we are looking for an ambitious individual to join our team as the Head of Design. The role of this team member will be to:

- Provide motivation and leadership to the current design team
- Assign tasks to design team
- Ensure design schedules are maintained
- Represent the company during client meetings and presentations
- Work with the Design Manager to optimize the design quality control system
- Final check/sign off of drawings prior to client submission
- Developing the design team, including arranging learning/training sessions
- Establishing best practices for the design team
- Work with Project Managers to agree and maintain schedules
- Work with other members of management to streamline the design process

Requirements

- Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- Knowledge of architecture, creative and structural design
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lead design projects from concept to completion
- Ability to supervise and develop employees
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a multi-cultural team
- Experience with software including Autocad, Sketchup, Photoshop is necessary; Revit and 3DMax experience is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to assign tasks and manage team members to achieve tight deadlines
- Previous experience managing a design team

About the Company

Sim Leisure was founded in 1993 and began creating a solid reputation as the 'go to' company for all things relating to Theme and Water parks. We are now among the market leaders, known as a competent design and fabrication company. We have a proven track record in theming for both small and large scale projects. Our ongoing client relationships are testament to our ability to deliver on time and on target. Our workshop is fitted with all the necessary equipment to produce only the highest quality finishes. We have attested fabricators who consistently produce outstanding results, capturing the element of distinction in every piece we make. Theming is a core component of any indelible project. By taking pride in all that we do and offering first-rate service, Sim Leisure stands out amongst the masses.