Design Manager (Interior Design)

THE DREAMR PROJECT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamR is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Singapore design team, ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery and cross-functional collaboration to remove operational friction. You will guide designers, review proposals and drawings, coordinate with Head Drafter and other departments, and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture while upholding DreamR's standards.

This role requires strong space planning and detailing skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, and proven

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Singapore residential interior design.
• Experience leading or mentoring designers to improve team capability.
• Strong space planning, detailing, and technical interior design knowledge.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp for documentation.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and allocate tasks across the design team to optimize performance and ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and monitor team performance to identify capability gaps.
• Review design proposals, layouts, materials, and specs to ensure DreamR standards and buildability.
• Collaborate with Head Drafter to improve drawing and documentation quality for accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain visibility of all active projects to track progress and identify risks.
• Partner with Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Drafting teams to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure clear ownership and timely follow-through on all action items within teams and cross-functional groups.
• Support designers during client meetings by providing guidance and expertise to enhance engagement.
• Uphold professionalism and timely responsiveness in all communications.
• Resolve complex client issues with clarity and care to maintain satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and low-ego team culture for continuous improvement.
• Improve workflows, templates, and standards to drive departmental efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Project Coordination

Communication

Quality Assurance

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Company Overview

We specialize in Residential and Commercial interior design, delivering high-quality projects through operational excellence and collaborative team leadership.

Job Summary

The Design Manager leads daily operations of the Singapore design team, ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery. You will remove operational friction, coordinate cross-functionally, and enable strategic focus for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and allocate tasks across the design team to optimize performance and ensure timely project delivery


• Conduct regular feedback sessions and monitor team performance to identify and address capability gaps


• Review design proposals, layouts, materials, and specifications to ensure compliance with DreamR's standards and buildability


• Collaborate with the Head Drafter to improve drawing and documentation quality for accuracy and clarity


• Maintain comprehensive visibility of all active projects to track progress and proactively identify risks


• Partner with Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Drafting teams to resolve project bottlenecks efficiently


• Ensure clear ownership and timely follow-through on all action items within the team and cross-functional groups


• Support designers during key client meetings by providing guidance and expertise to enhance client engagement


• Uphold professionalism and ensure timely responsiveness in all internal and external communications


• Guide the team in resolving complex client issues with clarity and care to maintain client satisfaction


• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and low-ego team culture that encourages continuous improvement


• Improve workflows, templates, and operational standards to drive departmental consistency and efficiency

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Singapore residential interior design


• Proven experience leading or mentoring designers to enhance team capabilities


• Strong skills in space planning, detailing, and technical knowledge relevant to interior design


• Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp for design and documentation purposes


• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills to handle multiple projects


• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment