Design cum Project Director

Precise International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Singapore is seeking an accomplished Design-cum-Project Director with a strong foundation in luxury brand projects and AI-driven solutions. The candidate will lead creative direction and manage highly complex projects ensuring quality and efficiency in design outcomes. Ideal for someone with extensive experience in commercial and industrial design environments, with a keen understanding of the intersection of creative vision and technical excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including luxury and commercial design.
• Strong experience in managing high-value projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI-based design tools for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategies for luxury and industrial projects.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Integrate AI tools into design and quality assurance processes.
• Manage cross-functional teams and high-end client relationships.

Skills

Luxury brand design expertise

Commercial/industrial project experience

AI tools proficiency

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Figma

Adobe Suite

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Design-cum-Project Director (AI-Enabled) – Luxury & Commercial/Industrial Projects

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Design-cum-Project Director with strong AI knowledge and a proven track record of delivering high-end luxury brand projects as well as commercial and industrial developments. The ideal candidate will drive creative direction, manage complex multi-disciplinary projects, and integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance design quality, efficiency, and project outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Industrial Design, Project Management.
• • (Master’s degree preferred.)
• • Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including:
  • • Extensive work with luxury brand environments (retail boutiques, flagship stores, hospitality, premium products, etc.).
  • • Strong experience in commercial/industrial design and project delivery.
  • • Leadership of multi-stakeholder, high-value projects.
  • • Exposure to or active use of AI-based design and project management tools.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and design strategies for luxury, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from concept to completion, ensuring brand alignment and technical feasibility.
• Integrate AI tools into design development, visualization, forecasting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Manage cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, contractors, and external consultants.
• Translate luxury brand identity into architectural, interior, and experiential design elements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, building standards, and brand guidelines.
• Optimize workflows using data-driven and AI-supported methodologies for cost control and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with high-end clients, stakeholders, and global brand representatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, design packages, and project reports.
• Maintain knowledge of luxury market trends and emerging AI and digital design technologies.

Required Skills

• • Strong background in luxury brand design (retail, hospitality, luxury product spaces).
• • Experience with commercial/industrial project environments.
• • Knowledge of AI tools used in:
  • • Concept generation (e.g., generative design, AI visualization tools).
  • • Predictive scheduling and risk analysis
  • • Automated costing and value engineering
  • • Digital twins or AI-driven BIM
• • Mastery of design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Figma, Adobe Suite).
• • Proficiency in project management systems (Jira, MS Project, Asana).
• • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• • Ability to balance creativity with technical and commercial constraints.
• • Strong understanding of materials, finishes, luxury detailing, and industrial compliance standards.

Preferred Additional Skills

• • Certifications: PMP, Prince2, Agile, LEED, or equivalent.
• • Experience working with global luxury brands or multinational industrial clients.
• • Familiarity with supply-chain automation and smart manufacturing concepts.
• • Knowledge of sustainability design principles and advanced material technologies.