Design Manager

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Design Manager to lead workplace design projects across the Asia Pacific region. The role involves managing the design approval process, overseeing design partners, and ensuring alignment with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 10-15 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in design tools like CAD and Revit is required, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in design management.
• Experience with corporate or workplace design environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal design approval processes.
• Accountable for design partners' success.
• Review design and construction documents.
• Guide design direction and detailing for projects.
• Coordinate prototypes and documentation.
• Maintain dialogue with stakeholders regarding project parameters.

Skills

Design management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Industrial Design

Advanced degree in Architecture or Design (preferred)

Tools

CAD

Revit

Rendering tools

Job description

Summary

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world. Our Workplace Design Team focuses on designing incredible human-centered spaces and experiences that reflect Apple’s brand and values in the built environment, inspiring and empowering employees to achieve their best work. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and detail orientated design professional with a passion for workplace design to join our team as a Design Manager to oversee and manage design related elements for workplace projects in Asia Pacific. The Design Manager will lead the design vision on given projects from conception to completion.

Description

• Responsible for the internal design approval process at multiple phases of the projects.
• Accountable for the success of all design partners on the project design team.
• Review and comment on design and construction documents to ensure alignment with design standards/guidelines, while also developing unique conditions where required.
• Guide design direction, timely decision making, and all detailing for project including unique materials, furniture, and other systems.
• Oversee the quality of documentation from consultant(s) to ensure it is fully detailed and coordinated.
• Maintain an open dialogue with internal stakeholders, cross functional partners, and external parties to ensure project meets all established project parameters including schedule and budget.
• Coordinate prototypes, mock ups, and samples and comment accordingly.
• Organize, update, and archive all project design deliverables.
• Share lessons learned and provide feedback/suggestions to support standard and guideline development.
• Travel as required to project sites and mockups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Is an experienced professional with 10 - 15 years of experience and strong leadership skills that can advocate for design on behalf of Apple to a variety of audiences.
• Please submit your application with PDF or web link to your portfolio of body of work.
• Proven design management experience working with internal and external cross-functional teams globally, in corporate or workplace design environments.
• Exceptional designer with the ability to develop and convey compelling designs and describe considerations, implementation strategies, and overall design direction in a succinct manner.
• Successfully managed multiple projects/priorities concurrently in a fast-paced, high growth, and results driven environment.
• Understands how to navigate ambiguity to drive forward progress, decisions and results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills required to develop strong working relationships across business groups and key stakeholders at all levels.
• Experienced in developing comprehensive presentations and documentation packages with excellent graphic verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in design (CAD/Revit), presentation, rendering, or similar tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret applicable building codes, local regulations, and regional laws including accessibility requirements.
• In-depth technical understanding of commercial construction and related trades / engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Architecture or Design preferred.
• Experience managing vendors and consultants.
• Understands the commercial development process on the client-side.
• Licensed professional.
• Self-starter and capable individual contributor.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent independent critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and reporting skills.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.