Senior Deputy General Manager/General Manager/Lead - Creative Design - Residential Real Estate (8-15 yrs)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, and design-savvy individual to join our team as the Creative Design Lead for our residential real estate projects. This role is pivotal in shaping the visual and experiential identity of our properties by ensuring brand alignment, aesthetic excellence, and cohesive storytelling across all design and marketing touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Brand Design & Marketing Collateral:

- Ensure brand design alignment across all projects, maintaining a cohesive and premium identity.

- Develop and oversee the creation of marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations, digital assets, and advertisements, to represent projects effectively.

- Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize campaigns that highlight the lifestyle and value proposition of the properties.

2. Interior & Exterior Aesthetic Direction:

- Influence and guide the aesthetic direction of show units, marketing offices, and clubhouses to align with brand positioning and lifestyle appeal.

- Select materials, finishes, colour palettes, and furnishings that reflect the target market's preferences and elevate the customer experience.

- Work closely with interior designers, architects, and contractors to ensure quality execution.

3. Landscape Design & Public Spaces:

- Collaborate with landscape architects to create engaging and visually appealing outdoor spaces, including gardens, pathways, and communal areas.

- Contribute to the selection of plants, outdoor furniture, lighting, and materials that enhance the overall ambiance.

- Coordinate with landscape architects to create harmonious outdoor spaces that complement the built environment.

- Ensure that landscape designs align with overall project goals and enhance the user experience through thoughtful planning

4. Art, Sculptures, and Wayfinding:

- Curate art installations, sculptures, and design elements that resonate with the brand's identity and the project's narrative.

- Oversee the design and placement of wayfinding systems, ensuring functionality and aesthetic harmony with the property.

5. Design Detailing & Material Selection:

- Maintain a focus on design detailing, ensuring precision and excellence in all visual and tactile aspects of the projects.

- Select high-quality materials and finishes that align with the brand's premium positioning and ensure durability.

- Develop and lead the conceptualization of residential interiors, ensuring alignment with the company's vision

- Coordinate with the Design Leadership focused on defining and maintaining an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood and program

- Developing a Handbook with Standards pertaining to the different categories

- Oversee the creative direction of residential projects, ensuring innovative and sustainable design solutions.

- Translate client briefs into high-quality design concepts that combine functionality, aesthetics, and client satisfaction.

- Present design ideas to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and project collaborators.

- Conduct thorough research and analysis to select materials that meet both performance and aesthetic criteria for each project.

- Collaborate with suppliers to source sustainable and innovative materials that elevate design quality.

6. Lifestyle & Positioning Decisions:

- Collaborate with the strategy and sales teams to align design decisions with lifestyle trends and market expectations.

- Position the projects as aspirational living spaces by leveraging design as a key differentiator.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, or related fields.

- 8+ years of experience in creative design leadership roles, preferably in real estate or related industries.

- Strong aesthetic sensibility with a keen eye for detail and a passion for design excellence.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Expertise in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp) and familiarity with 3D visualization tools.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey design concepts and ideas clearly.

What We Offer:

- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

- The opportunity to shape the aesthetic identity of prestigious real estate projects.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- A platform to unleash your creativity and influence lifestyle-driven design decisions.