Operations Head - Creative Studio

Responsibilities:

- Developing strategic design plans with projected timelines and budgets.

- Creating storyboards and mockups for clients and the design team to visualize the completed project.

- Pitching ideas and the creative vision to the client and communicating the project outline to the design team.

- Choosing the design elements for different projects.

- Overseeing the design projects, from start to finish, and monitoring the staff members to ensure they adhere to the budget and timeline constraints.

- Lead the interior design team and drive the firms creative vision through all project phases

- Oversee project quality and ensure design excellence throughout

- Mentor and develop designers and other team members

- Serve as the primary liaison with clients and key stakeholders

- Manage project budgets and other project financials

- Participate in fee negotiations and other business development strategies

- Lead design and leadership meetings

- Contribute to company growth strategies and other commercial decisions

- Monitor and provide guidance on staff resource needs

- Act as a company ambassador and main point of contact, internally and externally

What we expect:

- 15+ years of experience in a similar role

- Degree or qualification in interior design, architecture, or a related field

- Previous experience in a leadership position ideally with a top-tier firm

- Proficient knowledge of design software, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, to create detailed plans, renderings, and presentations.

- Excellent leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of designers, ensuring projects are executed according to the client's specifications and delivered on time.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers, providing clear instructions, managing expectations, and fostering productive relationships.,