DAS EXCLUSIV INTERIOR PTE. LTD. is seeking for a Design and Operations Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success. The Design and Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing both the creative design process and the operational aspects of our projects. The ideal candidate will be working closely with our design team, clients, vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution from conception to completion.
1. Have the basic understanding and knowledge fundamental design principles such as balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, harmony and emphasis with the importance of colour theory and its application. Space planning techniques will also help the trainee in being able to optimize functionality and circulation within interior spaces. Proficiency in interior design principles, including spatial planning, colour theory, materials selection and lighting designs.
2. Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills to manage timelines, budgets and resources effectively. Gaining the ability to coordinate with clients, vendors and contractors throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the project is progressing at the correct pace. Developing problem-solving skills to address design challenges and resolve issues or obstacles that may arise to delay the project.
3. Establish superior customer relationships, professionally manage and handling customer expectations and ensuring high level of customer satisfaction. TMaintain regular communication and cultivating strong relationships with key suppliers with trust, transparency and mutual respect with open lines of communication to address any issues or concern proactively.
4. Acquire leadership skills to inspire and motivate a team of designers and operations staff with the ability to mentor and guide junior designers and help them develop their skills. Delegating task, provide feedback and foster a collaborative work environment with effective communication skills to convey design concepts and project requirements clearly to team members.
5. Strong understanding of AutoCAD commands, tools and functionalities with the ability to create accruate and detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD. The competence in creating technical drawings, floor plan, elevations and sections using AutoCAD and understanding of layering principles and effective usage of layers to organise drawings.
6. Ability to create simple 3D models using SketchUp with the knowledge of applying materials and textures to 3D models. Understanding how to modal terrain and site features in SketchUp and intergrating SktechUp models with other software for comprehensive design workflows.
7. Ability to create stunning presentations to assist the sales designer in their pitch towards customers and clients by combining mood boards, floor plans, 3D renderings and colour schemes to effectively communicate design concepts to clients which will be able to create a professional proposals and design documentation with ensures clarity and professionalism in client communications and project management.
8. Ability to use design software to help the company’s designer to showcase their work effectively through digital portfolios and online galleries of the company by presenting the company’s project in a visually appealing and professional manner, highlighting the skills and expertise of each individual designer to reach out to potential clients which acts as a form of marketing for the company as well.
9. Establish and enforce quality standards and procedures by implementing preventive measure and conducting regular quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with design specifications and client expectations. In situation whereby the quality is not up to standard which may tarnish the company's reputation, he/she should be able to implement corrective actions to address the issue.
1. Design Skills
2. Project Management
3. Relationship management with vendors, suppliers and customers
4. Leadership and Team Management
5. AutoCAD
6. SketchUp
7. Adobe Creative Suite
8. Portfolio Development
9. Quality Assurance
Duration of Attachment - 6 Months
