Design Lead

Description

• Organize and direct the workflow of project team members to achieve results, particularly on larger and more complex projects
• Develop relationships with clients and brands to strengthen existing connections and build new business opportunities
• Direct, organize and mentor staff, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Mentor the design team, encouraging creative innovation and inspiring performance excellence
• Interpret and evaluate client requirements, ensuring all project needs are met
• Establish a collaborative environment for project teams, providing high-level design direction and/or solutions with thoughtful consideration and input from designers
• Establish design vision, goals, budgets, and schedules for interior design projects. Lead project teams through each phase of design, ensuring the delivery of excellent design and cohesive, thoughtful work
• Ensure project teams are adequately equipped with appropriate resources for the effective execution of design documentation
• Assist in design and technical coordination among disciplines such as interior design, architecture, engineering, and construction
• Present design concepts, narratives, and progress to internal and external audiences
• Collaborate with Design Principal, Studio Design Leaders, and Studio Orchestrator to make sure our projects are adequately and appropriately staffed
• Ensure project teams have a positive work environment that is conducive to collaborative, efficient work
• Identify and develop tools to streamline workflows and enhance overall efficiency
• Coordinate detailed design solutions, addressing function requirements and meeting client project design criteria. Identify instances of additional services/project work out of scope when applicable
• Ensure project teams are progressing steadily and deadlines are met
• Collaborate with managing partners and Studio Design Leaders to organize priorities across both US and Mexico studios
• Communicate with clients in a clear, timely manner and report pertinent updates to Studio Design Leaders and Project Teams
• Provide on-site direction when needed to ensure that the execution of design concepts aligns with client and Curioso standards

Requirements

• Spanish Language
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of the studio design process, building upon established design strategies within this framework
• 3D Max and/or Lumion
• SpecSources, Designspec or similar FFE specification programs
• Project management methodologies such as CMap, Asana
• Adobe Creative Suite (INDD, PSD)
• Hand sketching
• Sketches, Concepts, Procreate or Morphofolio trace (tablet apps)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance