
Head of Design
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
Industry: Interior Design / Fit-Out
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: RM12,000 RM15,000
Working Hours: Monday Friday (9:00 AM 6:00 PM)
Team Size: 8 Designers
Reporting To: CEOJob Highlights
- Lead the design direction for corporate office projects
- Manage and mentor a team of experienced designers
- Present and pitch creative design proposals to clients
- Hands-on leadership with client-facing responsibilities
- Lead a team of 68 designers (including senior-level team members)
- Drive creative direction and concept development for all design proposals
- Present design concepts to clients and internal stakeholders
- Translate client briefs into practical, innovative, and branded design solutions
- Supervise all design presentations and ensure high-quality output
- Collaborate with Project, QS, and Key Account teams to ensure design feasibility, cost control, and timely delivery
- Ensure all proposals align with budget, timeline, and client expectations
- Conduct market research to stay ahead of design trends and technologies
- Report directly to the CEO and manage day-to-day studio operations
- Diploma / Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
- Minimum 810 years of experience in interior design, with at least 5 years in a corporate design studio environment
- Proven leadership in managing and mentoring design teams
- Strong portfolio in corporate/commercial office interiors
- Excellent space planning, creative design, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work within tight deadlines
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- SketchUp
- 3ds Max