Design Lead Kochi

Roles and responsibilities:

The Design Leader is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing the design and creative aspects of projects and managing a team of designers. They play a key role in leading the design process, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and contributing to the overall success of
the projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design and creative direction of projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, brand guidelines, and project requirements.
• Provide strategic design insights and recommendations to clients, helping them achieve their goals through effective design solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster their professional growth and development.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from initial concept development to final deliverables, ensuring design excellence and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project
  objectives, target audience, and market trends, translating them into innovative design strategies.
• Conduct regular design reviews, offering constructive feedback and suggestions to
  ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables.
• Drive the exploration and adoption of new design methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance the design process and deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated on industry trends, design best practices, and emerging technologies,
  and share knowledge and insights with the team and the wider organization.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• 15+ years of total experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience creating forward thinking design concepts.
• Extensive experience leading and managing architectural projects, with a portfolio
  demonstrating design excellence and successful project delivery.
• Strong proficiency in architectural design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp,
  Rhino, Grasshopper, or other 3D modeling and visualization tools.
• Proficient in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
  Illustrator, InDesign), for producing compelling presentations.
Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities, with a proven track record of translating client needs into innovative design solutions.

The Individual:

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling productive teamwork and the ability to present design ideas convincingly.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation capabilities.
• Ability to lead the design and execution of major projects.
• Deep understanding and application of current design trends.
• Proven ability to build and sustain long-term client relationships.
• High energy, strong drive, and total commitment to design excellence.
• Skilled in talent development, team motivation, championing great design, and serving
  as a role model.
• Reliable delivery on all commitments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong inter personal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Please submit your CV and portfolio to humanresources_k@rsp.design and indicate “Design Lead” in the email subject.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest.