Design Project Supervisor

BDA Design Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Singapore is seeking a Design Project Supervisor to manage retail design projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in project management and experience in creative agencies. Strong communication skills in English and Chinese are essential for liaising with clients and teams. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring designs meet quality standards, and interpreting design briefs. This role requires creativity, organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in design project management.
• Experience in a creative agency with retail-related projects.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese for communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee design projects from concept to completion.
• Act as a bridge between clients and internal teams.
• Ensure design execution meets quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Design, Marketing, Communications

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Design Project Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in a creative agency that works on retail design projects and preferably has background in Retail Marketing or Visual Merchandising. You will be the key liaison between our clients and technical teams, ensuring that design concepts are clearly understood and flawlessly executed.

Language Requirements: Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken, written, and reading)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end-to-end design projects from concept to completion.
• Act as a key bridge between clients, internal designers, and technical/production teams.
• Understand and interpret design briefs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project goals.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather requirements, present concepts, and manage feedback.
• Provide creative input during brainstorming and project development phases.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resources to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure the design execution meets quality standards and client expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in design project management.
• Experience working in a creative agency with retail-related projects is strongly preferred.
• Background in retail marketing &/or visual merchandising is a plus.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to understand design concepts and translate them into practical solutions.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (spoken and written to communicate with Chinese speaking colleagues).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• Familiar with retail display elements, store layout, and customer experience design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PS, and/or other related design software
• Comfortable in client-facing roles and cross-functional team environments.