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Provide solutions to complex joinery challenges, ensuring structural integrity, material optimization, and aesthetic alignment.
Review and approve all shop drawings before submission, ensuring precision, constructability, and compliance with project specifications, BOQs, and tender drawings.
Manage workload distribution, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting project deadlines.
Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
Stay updated with industry trends, materials, and technologies to incorporate the latest innovations into designs.
The Design Lead / Manager will oversee the technical design function for joinery, architectural, civil, MEP and fit-out projects, ensuring all shop drawings, material specifications, and production documentation are accurate, practical, and aligned with project requirements. This role involves leading a team of technical designers / draftsmen based locally & overseas, coordinating with project managers, architects, and Fitout Tea & ensure consistency, quality, and timely delivery of design outputs.
Coordinate with internal departments (project management, production, procurement, site teams) to ensure all design requirements are clearly understood and aligned.
Review and validate manufacturing details and construction methodology, ensuring feasibility in workshop and onsite execution.
Optimize designs for cost efficiency, material usage, and production processes without compromising quality or design intent.
Attend design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and architects to clarify design intent, resolve discrepancies, and ensure approvals.
Ensure all drawings include accurate dimensions, material specifications (wood types, hardware, finishes), and joinery techniques appropriate for retail environments.
Lead, mentor, and supervise the technical design/drafting team, ensuring high-quality and detailed production of shop drawings and technical documentation.
Recommend improvements in design workflows, software utilization, and documentation practices to increase team efficiency.
Drive implementation of advanced design tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, parametric modelling) where beneficial.
Establish and enforce drawing standards, templates, and workflows to maintain consistency across all projects.
Manage design schedules and workloads within the team to ensure timely submissions and revisions.
Keep the team updated on new materials, hardware systems, joinery methods, and emerging technologies.
Develop creative design solutions that enhance the customer experience and maximize space utilization.
Guide the preparation of detailed design plans - shop drawings, technical illustrations, cutting lists, and production assembly instructions
Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to encourage professional development.
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