ANSR - Director - Design - Workspace (12-25 yrs)

Director - Design | Workspace

Design Lead

About the Role:

- Serve as the client solutioning lead on multiple concurrent proposals, provide creative direction and mentorship to design team members and own the development of design playbook and standards.

- Work with leadership team, account leads, and other stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of client needs and project objectives

- Strategize and develop alternate solutions for the client to fit assigned programs and budget

- Generate innovative solutions that meet business goals and user needs, while adhering to ANSR & Client brand guidelines and technical constraints

- Provide mentorship to the design team in creating detailed design deliverables, including design concept, floor plans, tender drawings, 3d views and design documentation

- Work closely with the design team and manage the development of design successfully from one phase to the next, without compromise to quality, budget, or schedule 2

- Lead project discussions with clients as needed

- Collaborate closely with developers / landlords throughout the execution process to ensure that designs are executed flawlessly

- Provide quality control and review design documentation and schedule project team deliverables

- Be responsible for the ideation, development and maintenance of ANSR design standards and playbook

- Conduct primary and secondary research on design methodologies, materials, finishes and colour palette

- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and share knowledge with the team on a regular basis

- Contribute to the continual improvement of design processes and procedures

- Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence within the design team

Must Haves:

- Ability to function independently yet communicates downwardly, laterally and upwardly with ease

- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues

- Experience in handling projects with diverse and multiple internal/external stakeholders is crucial

- Excellent communication and Stakeholder Management is essential

- Manage work and deliver within a dynamic environment