Design Director

at  EDG DESIGN ASIA PTE LTD

Evaluates project information, confers and corresponds with client representatives in coordination with the
Project Manager/Principal to determine project parameters and requirements.

Develops design concepts for project(s).

• Leads design development of client’s interior program through development of photographic image studies.
• Develops interior design to meet the client’s programmatic requirements and assure technical suitability.
• Develops conceptual ideas graphically.
• Leads design charettes.

Participates directly in each project from programming through project completion.
Leads presentation and design drawings.

Be the creative head.

• Develops block plans and bubble diagrams.
• Leads and reviews design details.
• Corrects / revises drawings with minimal supervision.

Coordinates with design team to ensure integration of design and interior design elements.

• Provides guidance to other members of the design team to ensure that design documents are in appropriate formats.
• Participates in all charettes.
• Monitors and sometimes coordinates the design work of consultants.

Is responsible for quality control for the interior design function, including:

• Accuracy of each segment of work as it is completed.
• Conformance to company design standards.

Project Management

• Establishes program with Project Manager/Principal.
• Responsible for all projects within the team.
• Participates in determining the skills required of other team members for the project and the selection of those team members.
• Prepares progress reports. Alerts Project Manager to any changes in scope, lack of information or decisions from client.

Oversees interior design aspects of construction:

• Assists with construction oversight for general conformance with the interior design concept.
• Responds to construction questions as they relate to interior design issues.

Directs / supervises the gathering of the technical specifications for various interior design elements (FF&E).

• Selects and directs materials for project.

Confers and corresponds with client representatives, to determine project parameters / requirements; participates in design presentations.
Directs construction of finish boards.
Participates in the development of “in-house” design standards; assures that design policies, procedures, standards and philosophies are adhered to.

Responsible for personal and staff development

• Performs senior staff development duties such as mentoring, training, supervising and directing junior staff.
• Participates in management and leadership groups.

Is responsible for quality control for the interior design function, including:

• Accuracy of each segment of work as it is completed.
• Conformance to company design standards

Responsible for personal and staff development

• Performs senior staff development duties such as mentoring, training, supervising and directing junior staff.
• Participates in management and leadership groups