ID Senior Designer Project Manager Job Description (Hospitality)
To be part of the G.A Group is to create design that inspires and positively influences those who experience it. We value creative thinking and encourage all our team to be restless in the drive to provide industry leading design solutions for all our clients. All members of our team must have the ability to translate innovative ideas into reality.
This role offers a high-level of responsibility championing the company to clients and our external network whilst co-ordinating the design specific projects and the team responsible for delivery.
The Senior Designer Project Manager will have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in all facets of design and design project management, including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments. A passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design is essential.
Assisted by the Directors and Associates, the Senior Designer Project Manager is responsible for delivery of all aspects of a specific project from concept to completion both in terms of design and team management. A key part of the role is to is to mentor the team by providing support and advice through the delegation of work. The role is not just about leading the design process but overseeing and guiding the team, ensuring productivity and contributing to an environment that encourages development and growth alongside high quality design output.
A high degree of verbal and written abilities are required for the position as it involves communicating with clients and other project team consultants, however they will be supported in this task by the Directors and Associates. An engaging and diplomatic manner are essential.
Responsibilities
Design Creative Management
• Alongside the Directors and Associates, develop the creative vision for the project and communicate this to the design team.
• Lead design research for projects, particularly during concept development. The task includes activities ranging from finding mood images for a particular design approach to establishing information about the specific site.
• Develop the materiality for projects alongside the FF&E team.
• Understand G.A’s stylistic design standards to ensure they are adhered to at all stages of a project.
Design Project Management
• Lead the team in the development of projects from conception to completion, including all G.A standard phases and relevant documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, operators, consultants and contractors to ensure that all stages of a projects are completed to a high standard.
• Participate in client presentations as required.
• Ensure that the team work efficiently by delegating appropriate tasks.
• Ensure co-ordination with the FF&E team on all aspects of a project and at all stages.
• Ensure project contact directories are established and kept up to date.
• Engage with the Directors and Associates on resource allocation, ensuring project plans are up to date (at a minimum on a monthly basis) and accurate in conjunction with the Associates, raising any issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure billing forecasts are up to date and accurate and communicating any issues to the Directors and Finance Team.
• Support the Directors and Associates with drawing up pitch documentation and variation orders.
• Ensure project progression and profitability is monitored closely alongside the Directors and Associates.
• Ensure G.A adheres to the deliverables and scope outlined in the contract documentation.
• Represent G.A to clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor the team by providing them with guidance on how to interact with clients, customers, vendors and contractors.
Design Documentation
• Lead the design team with communicating and managing the design development process with clients, operators, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate all design and construction documentation, including presentations, drawing packages, specifications and schedules, while ensuring close collaboration between the ID and FF&E teams.
• Ensure that G.A standards are executed within all design documentation with a very high level of accuracy.
• Support the design team in maintaining the standard for all project management documentation, including periodically reviewing.
Team Responsibilities
• Contribute towards performance management and career development of team members.
• Provide experienced technical and design direction.
• Track positive and negative growth of the individual team members alongside the Directors and Associates.
• Participate in staff appraisals as required alongside the Directors and Associates to monitor performance and progression.
• Be aware of Employee Handbook policies and communicate any concerns to the Directors and HR.
• Ensure compliances with health and safety requirements.
Skills
High level of AutoCAD is essential.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Good knowledge of Sketch-Up.
Strong free-hand sketching skills.
Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Rhino is advantageous.
Abilities
Problem solver/creative solutions.
Eye for colour, materials, composition and form.
Strong technical and construction knowledge.
Strong managerial skills.
Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
Work well independently as well as part of a team.