Design Lead

Client of PlaceUp

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own interior design concepts, narratives, and overall design direction
• Translate client briefs into strong, commercially viable design solutions
• Define material palettes, finishes, FF&E, lighting, and spatial experience
• Ensure consistency of design quality across all project stages

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary design point of contact for clients
• Lead design presentations, workshops, and approval processes
• Confidently articulate design rationale, value engineering options, and alternatives
• Coordinate with consultants, suppliers, and external partners

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Guide and mentor junior designers and CAD/Revit teams
• Review drawings and technical outputs to ensure alignment with design intent
• Provide clear design direction and feedback throughout the project lifecycle

Project Execution & Site Involvement

• Oversee design development through to construction and handover
• Conduct site visits, design coordination meetings, and snagging reviews
• Resolve design issues on site in collaboration with contractors and consultants
• Ensure final execution meets approved design standards, timelines, and budgets

FF&E & Vendor Coordination

• Lead FF&E selection, specifications, and procurement support
• Liaise with suppliers, review samples, mockups, and shop drawings
• Support cost control and value engineering where required