Senior Design Director & Business Growth Leader

Parenthesis Pte.Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 230,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Parenthesis Pte.Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Design Director to lead design excellence, grow business opportunities, and build lasting client relationships across residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

You will guide design leadership across multiple projects, mentor designers, balance creativity with budgets, and drive strategic growth through collaborations with developers, architects, and industry partners.

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in interior design, architecture, or a related design consultancy environment.
Proven experience in a senior design, management, client-facing, or business development role.
Strong understanding of the residential property development, hospitality, and commercial interior design sectors.
Established professional network within the property development, architecture, construction, or design industries will be advantageous.
Strong design sensibility with the ability to evaluate and communicate design concepts effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Commercially minded, with a good understanding of consultancy fees, project profitability, and business operations.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Proactive, independent, and capable of identifying opportunities and driving initiatives.
Proficiency in relevant design software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with property developers, architects, consultants, private clients, and industry partners.
Represent the studio in client meetings, business presentations, networking events, and industry engagements.
Lead project pitches, design proposals, fee negotiations, and commercial discussions.
Develop strategies to expand the studio's client portfolio and strengthen its market positioning.
Identify potential collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for business growth.
Maintain and nurture existing client relationships to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Provide creative direction and design leadership across multiple projects.
Collaborate with the design team to develop compelling design concepts and presentations.
Review design proposals to ensure consistency with the studio's design philosophy and quality standards.
Guide and mentor designers, encouraging creativity, technical excellence, and professional development.
Oversee key design milestones and ensure that project deliverables meet client expectations.
Balance creative aspirations with project budgets, commercial considerations, and practical implementation.
Work closely with the management team to develop and implement business growth strategies.
Evaluate potential projects based on commercial viability, resource allocation, and strategic alignment.
Oversee project proposals, fee structures, and resource planning.
Monitor client satisfaction, project performance, and overall service quality.
Contribute to the studio's long-term development, brand positioning, and operational improvement.