VP, Design Management, Real Estate

A regional premium workspace operator, known for beautifully designed environments, high-touch service and curated business communities is expanding its business footprint in APAC. They are seeking a design management lead to serve as the primary design authority and brand custodian.

Responsibilities

The role will report directly to the Head of Department and will lead the design vision, project delivery and construction oversight for the regional portfolio. You will act as the primary design authority and brand custodian, translating business objectives into commercially viable, sustainable design strategies. The role will manage end-to-end projects from concept to handover, working closely with external consultants, contractors, property owners, and internal business functions. You will oversee space planning, finishes, furniture, styling, tender documentation, budgeting, scheduling, site reviews and defect checks, while driving standardisation, process improvement, innovation and sustainability across regions.

Requirements

You possess a qualification in architecture, interior design or a related discipline, with at least 10 years of experience in design leadership, project management or technical services within hospitality, premium co-working, luxury real estate or related sectors. Candidates who are in in architectural / design consultancies looking to take on a senior leadership role inhouse are welcome to apply.

To succeed in this role, you will be described as detail-oriented, commercial minded, articulate and have a willingness to travel across APAC and occasionally to US.

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Yiyao Xie at yy@kerryconsulting.com, quoting the job title and reference number YY35855.

We regret that only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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