Associate Director-Interior Design (Architecture)

The incumbent is responsible for independently executing complex technical assignments translating project scope.

This role requires a high level of autonomy, technical expertise, and accountability for delivering quality work within defined timelines and budgets.

Organizational skills, time management, project management, problem solving and communication skills are all prerequisites for the job, as is specific technical knowledge.

Must demonstrate ability to run multiple interior design projects concurrently through delegation and management with limited supervisory input.

Must be able to translate strategic direction and run a medium sized functional unit/regional account including responsibility for operational, financial and people results.

Must be able to maintain high quality of service in delivery by providing technical and people leadership for an operating unit.

Must be able to contribute to the development and management of the direct team as well as collaborate with peers for the management of the practice.

Must undertake full day-to-day stakeholder engagement on multiple projects across the function and act as the interphase between project teams in the region as well as in EC.

Must be a Bachelor of Architecture with the degree from an institution of repute.

Master’s in interior design is desirable but not essential.

Applicants are required to have 14+ years of experience in Interior design and Architecture with demonstrable experience of 8 years or more in commercial & retail interiors/ hospitality or workplace design.

Essential to have material knowledge, building codes and construction processes with competency to contribute individually as well as deliver project results through the teams through technical guidance.

Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup and BIM software(Revit, MicroStation etc.) prevalent in the industry to deliver interior design projects inclusive of lighting design software and project management platforms.

Regional experience on Middle East projects is essential.US/UK markets would be desirable but is not essential.

Must demonstrate ability to coordinate between architects, building engineers, other sub-consultants and contractors and must have implemented retail projects of medium to large scale.

Good communication skills, and ability to work well independently.

Ability to be inclusive in design and in developing an inclusive team culture.