Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop creative program and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization. Lead the projects team to deliver the projects tasks within the program with the highest possible quality and creativity Work under own initiative and direction as part of a multi-skilled team Apply your vision to designing a variety of built spaces and landscapes Co-ordinate the team to effectively manage the delivery of the design projects Develop design plans in response to technical problems posed by a projects scope Provide project or task management to develop urban design and planning concepts and translate them into clear and compelling graphic images Prepare design briefs, scope of work, RFP documents for the planning team Work closely with the development department to ensure that developed plans are both financially and technically feasible People Responsibilities Lead the team responsibly and proficiently, providing effective line management to direct reports Set objectives and evaluate the performance of individual direct reports and actively manage key personnel issues Mentor the team about their working style, professional expertise, and quality of project execution Ensure that all staff acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate learning and development programs Embed culture and values by role modelling organizational behaviors through excellence, performance management, feedback and coaching. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 10+ years experience in architecture/Interior design as well as: BA in Architecture or Interior design Able to use AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Design, Microsoft suite of products EDUCATION & TRAINING: Able to work on complex projects prone to change Willingness to present to groups at all levels Experience in interaction with clients re. proposals, negotiation, budgets, and client presentations Keen interest in design and the built environment Good technical and artistic skills Excellent attention to detail Previous experience of successfully managing small teams Excellent design, visualization, and graphic skills Vertical: Engineering