Company Overview
We specialize in Residential and Commercial interior design, delivering high-quality projects through operational excellence and collaborative team leadership.
Job Summary
The Design Manager leads daily operations of the Singapore design team, ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery. You will remove operational friction, coordinate cross-functionally, and enable strategic focus for leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and allocate tasks across the design team to optimize performance and ensure timely project delivery
- Conduct regular feedback sessions and monitor team performance to identify and address capability gaps
- Review design proposals, layouts, materials, and specifications to ensure compliance with DreamR's standards and buildability
- Collaborate with the Head Drafter to improve drawing and documentation quality for accuracy and clarity
- Maintain comprehensive visibility of all active projects to track progress and proactively identify risks
- Partner with Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Drafting teams to resolve project bottlenecks efficiently
- Ensure clear ownership and timely follow-through on all action items within the team and cross-functional groups
- Support designers during key client meetings by providing guidance and expertise to enhance client engagement
- Uphold professionalism and ensure timely responsiveness in all internal and external communications
- Guide the team in resolving complex client issues with clarity and care to maintain client satisfaction
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and low-ego team culture that encourages continuous improvement
- Improve workflows, templates, and operational standards to drive departmental consistency and efficiency
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in Singapore residential interior design
- Proven experience leading or mentoring designers to enhance team capabilities
- Strong skills in space planning, detailing, and technical knowledge relevant to interior design
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp for design and documentation purposes
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills to handle multiple projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment
