Cushman & Wakefield | Core
(Senior) Design Manager - Project & Development Services (PDS)
Dubai, UAEPosted 3 days ago
- Salary
- AED 40k–60k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager within our Project & Development Services Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex design projects, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional results. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance creative design with practical implementation. Responsibilities of the role: • Developing and implementing design strategies that align with and project objectives. • Ensuring all design work meets high standards of quality and innovation. • Managing the end-to-end design process for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. • Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones. • Engaging with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into innovative design solutions. • Effective stakeholder management; managing and leading all design disciplines to ensure coordination and delivery in line with project objectives. • Understanding of all elements of design with the ability to challenge designers on their thought processes, logic and outputs/deliverables. • Be a key representative of CWC, ensuring that at all times we as a collective are focused on delivering output and value for out clients. • Establishing and enforcing design quality standards through regular reviews and audits of design outputs. • Ensuring outputs are in compliance with industry regulations, codes, and best practices. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus. • Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management, with a strong portfolio of successful projects. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit) and project management tools. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good eye for detail. • Able to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively under pressure.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus. Minimum of 7 years of experience in design management, with a strong portfolio of successful projects. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit) and project management tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a good eye for detail. Able to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively under pressure.
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing design strategies that align with and project objectives. Ensuring all design work meets high standards of quality and innovation. Managing the end-to-end design process for multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones. Engaging with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into innovative design solutions. Effective stakeholder management; managing and leading all design disciplines to ensure coordination and delivery in line with project objectives. Understanding of all elements of design with the ability to challenge designers on their thought processes, logic and outputs/deliverables. Be a key representative of CWC, ensuring that at all times we as a collective are focused on delivering output and value for out clients. Establishing and enforcing design quality standards through regular reviews and audits of design outputs. Ensuring outputs are in compliance with industry regulations, codes, and best practices.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Revit
- Project Management Tools
- Design Strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Client Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
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