DESIGN LEAD

MAGGIE MANPOWER; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Singapore is seeking a Design Lead to provide senior creative and technical leadership. This role involves leading design teams, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating with project managers to deliver high-quality spaces. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 8 years of experience in design roles, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The position offers a chance to influence design direction across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design roles with a strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, and e-commerce designs.
• Experience in managing and mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of brand development and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept design, space planning, and design development across projects.
• Guide, mentor, and support designers and junior team members.
• Oversee design documentation and coordination with PM, QS, and consultants.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)

Figma or Sketch

Design principles

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Design Lead is a senior creative and technical leadership role responsible for driving strong design direction from concept to execution. This role balances design excellence, team mentorship, client engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring that projects are not only visually compelling but also practical, buildable, and aligned with client objectives.

You will lead design teams, guide junior designers, and be a key custodian of company’s design standards, while working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and the construction team to deliver thoughtful, high‑quality spaces.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Leadership

• Lead concept design, space planning, and design development across projects.
• Translate client briefs into clear, creative, and buildable design solutions.
• Review and uphold design quality across layouts, 3Ds, presentations, and drawings.

Team Leadership

• Guide, mentor, and support designers and junior team members.
• Review work‑in‑progress and provide constructive design feedback.
• Support team planning and workload management.
• Act as a key design point‑of‑contact for clients.
• Lead and participate in client presentations and design discussions.
• Manage design feedback and guide revisions effectively.

Technical & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Oversee design documentation and coordination with PM, QS, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with authority requirements and fit‑out guidelines.
• Support smooth design‑to‑build transition through collaboration with site teams and need to work ad‑hoc basis on weekends and public holidays if project schedule requires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in design roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, and e‑commerce designs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and design tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Experience in managing and mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of brand development, user experience, and design principles.