Design Director

KR+D PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design company in Singapore seeks a Design Manager to assist the Creative Director and lead a team of designers. The role involves managing daily operations, seeking new key accounts, collaborating with project management teams, and enhancing design outputs. Candidates should have a strong ability to mentor, expand services, and improve workflows. This position is crucial for driving the company's design success in Singapore and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Assist Creative Director on daily operations.
• Lead and manage a team of designers.
• Seek and procure new Key Accounts for the Company.
• Collaborate with Account Service and Project Management teams.
• Lead project pitches and oversee progress.
• Increase success rate of design pitches and submissions.
• Expand Company's services geographically.
• Mentor designers and improve their skills.
• Review and enhance administrative procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

A Day in the Life

• Assist Creative Director on the day-to-day operations
• Lead and manage a team of designers of various disciplines on their day to day tasks
• Seek and procure new Key Accounts for the Company
• Work in close collaboration with the Account Service and Project Management team to secure new accounts and projects
• Lead in pitching for projects and potential accounts in Singapore and any other Kingsmen office when required, including overseeing the progress through the various stages
• Increase the success rate of design pitches and tender submissions
• Expand the Company’s services to a wider geographical spectrum
• Lead and mentor all designers within the team, improve and better their skills and the level of their design outputs and qualities
• Expand capabilities of the design manager
• Improve the work processes and efficiencies within the Company
• Review and improve the administrative procedures and policies
• Perform any other adhoc duties