Studio Head – Workplace Design at Colliers International EMEA

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking, Project Management

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation. For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fuelled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With $5.5 billion in annual revenues, a team of 24,000 professionals, and *$108 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn. Job Description LOCATION : Bengaluru / Mumbai / Gurgaon OBJECTIVE This role is a blend of creative leadership, strategic oversight, business outlook and collaboration with various stakeholders. It is pivotal in shaping aesthetic and functional aspects of Workplaces, ensuring they meet both client expectations and user needs effectively ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Creative Leadership: Oversee and direct the design team to create innovative and functional interior designs that align with the company's vision and client needs. Establish and maintain brand guidelines that reflect the company's identity and values across all design projects Client Engagement: Meet with clients to understand their design preferences, target audience, and project objectives, ensuring that designs are user centered. Present design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback to refine and finalize designs. Project Management: Manage the entire design process from conception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, and product management, to ensure cohesive project execution Team Development: Mentor and lead the design team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. Participate in recruitment processes for new design team members, contributing to job descriptions and candidate evaluations. Strategic Planning: Define the overall design strategy for the company’s projects, aligning it with business objectives and market trends. Conduct user research to inform design decisions and ensure that designs meet customers’ needs effectively. RFPs – Ensure all design/design-build RFPs are understood and analyzed along with completeness of design and commercial proposal submission within timelines. Drive the design studio as PnL, ensuring YoY profitability meets organization’s business objectives. Qualifications B.Arch. /M. Arch/Any other relevant degree EXPERIENCE 12-18 years of experience in Workplace design KEY SKILLS Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide a creative team while managing diverse projects. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills for effective collaboration with clients and team Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop long-term design strategies that align with business goals. Project Management: Proficiency in managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively KEY COMPETENCIES Leadership Exhibits confidence in self and others Effectively influences actions and opinions of others Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, gaining respect and trust Gives and receives feedback and recognition Motivates team Managing People General Includes team in entire process including planning, facilitation and decision-making processes Develops subordinate’s skills, providing regular performance feedback Is available to staff Seeks and applies customer feedback (internal and external) Gets others to focus on quality Delegation Delegates work assignments according to skill and responsibility of the person Sets expectations and monitors activities Provides recognition of results Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities Builds morale and a positive team spirit and climate Gains group commitments to goals Encourages openness to other’s views External Relationships Establishes effective relationship with clients and prospective clients Has similar relationship with suppliers and other external links Communications Excellent verbal skills Ability to make presentations Excellent writing skills, from emails to reports Effective in public presentations Able to present technical data Able to facilitate groups Knowledge about technical report writing Understands proposal writing Problem Solving Methodology Identifies problems speedily Research information effectively Develops alternative solutions and decides on the best one Can work as an individual and as part of a group User reasoned, logical and balanced approach, even when dealing with emotional issues Organizational Leadership Understands organizational mission, culture and ethics Demonstrates ability in conflict management and dispute resolution Understands how to acquire needed resources Able to gather and synthesize information on internal and external environments Management Able to analyse and design organizational structures and processes Understands variety of approaches to decision making Demonstrates skills in team building and management Interpersonal Abilities / Personal Characteristics Able to work well in teams Self motivated Understands conflict management Able negotiator Flexible in assignments Able to work under strict deadlines Able to network effectively Planning & Organisation Prioritizes and plans activities for self and for others Develop realistic action plans Able to do strategic planning Knowledgeable about project design and planning Additional Information Why Join Colliers? Work with Industry Leaders: Collaborate with global clients and top professionals in the real estate sector. Growth-Oriented Environment: Thrive in a culture that accelerates career advancement and values innovation. Diverse & Challenging Projects: Gain exposure to complex, high-impact real estate advisory assignments. Continuous Learning: Immerse yourself in a global culture that prioritizes professional development and knowledge sharing. Celebrated Workplace Culture: Be part of an organization recognized for its collaborative and inclusive environment. Fastest-Growing Platform: Join a dynamic team driving success and expansion in the real estate industry. Location: India

Responsibilities

The Studio Head will oversee the design team to create innovative interior designs and manage the entire design process from conception to completion. They will also engage with clients to understand their needs and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.