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Design Manager/Technical Coordinator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in architecture/interior design, 6+ years in corporate interiors, UK/EU project experience, advanced Revit skills, and the right to work in the UK.
  • You will create construction documents, manage client relationships, ensure compliance, coordinate with engineers, oversee projects, mentor designers, conduct field surveys, and monitor budgets.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an architecture, interior architecture, or interior design programme
  • 6+ years’ experience in corporate interior design projects
  • Experience working on projects in the UK and/or EU
  • Advanced Revit abilities
  • Detailed experience of concept design and familiarity with suppliers
  • Advanced experience of construction documentation and coordination with engineers
  • Must have a right to work in the UK
  • Must be in the office at least 3 days a week

Responsibilities

  • Creates construction documents (CDs)
  • Manages client relationship for small and medium sized projects from initiation through completion, including work performed by internal and external resources
  • Review CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, building regulations and accessibility requirements
  • For smaller projects may oversee all CD production and review
  • Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas
  • Manages project through construction phase
  • Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of project. Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work
  • Coordinates engineer’s and consultant’s work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents
  • Carry out or assist in field surveys
  • Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs Senior Technical Coordinator/Architect/PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
  • May mentor the work of Junior and Immediate Designers
  • Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
  • Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design

FAQs

What is the main role of the Design Manager/Technical Coordinator?

The main role of the Design Manager/Technical Coordinator is to provide design support in project administration, design development, and construction documents, while managing client relationships for small and medium-sized projects.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a degree in architecture, interior architecture, or interior design, at least 6 years of experience in corporate interior design projects, advanced Revit abilities, and experience with projects in the UK and/or EU.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include advanced interior architecture detailing, extensive knowledge of design principles, documentation skills, building systems, regulations, accessibility requirements, and strong communication abilities.

Is office presence required for this job?

Yes, employees must be in the office at least 3 days a week.

Will the Design Manager/Technical Coordinator oversee junior designers?

Yes, this position may involve mentoring the work of Junior and Immediate Designers and providing feedback on their work product.

What software proficiencies are expected for this role?

Advanced proficiency in Revit and excellent abilities in Adobe Creative Suite are expected.

How does the role contribute to client relationships?

The role involves managing the overall client relationship from initial assessment through design concept presentations and final delivery, ensuring positive relationships that can lead to additional business or referred work.

Does this job require knowledge of construction documentation?

Yes, advanced experience in construction documentation and coordination with engineers is a requirement.

What is the company's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, and other characteristics, promoting the full realization of equal employment opportunities.

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.