As an Interior Design Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the workplace experience across commercial offices and retail branches. You will translate design vision, brand values, and functional requirements into high quality, buildable interior solutions.

In this pivotal position, you will lead the review and coordination of design packages—including shop drawings, specifications, and material submissions—from main contractors and consultants. You will oversee the integration of interior, architectural, and MEP elements to ensure cohesive, compliant, and cost effective project delivery in a corporate environment.

This role requires strong design leadership, technical expertise in commercial/retail fit-outs, and hands on project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Development

• Lead and guide the development of interior design concepts aligned with clients’ workplace strategy and brand guidelines.
• Review and refine design presentations, material palettes, mood boards, and 3D visualizations to ensure clarity, creativity, and alignment with project objectives.
• Stay updated with emerging design trends, materials, workplace innovations, sustainability solutions, and construction technologies relevant to commercial and retail interiors.

Design Management & Coordination

• Oversee the full design process—from concept and schematic development to detailed design and execution.
• Review and manage design deliverables (shop drawings, technical submissions, and specifications) prepared by contractors and consultants.
• Ensure interior design is seamlessly integrated with architectural, structural, and MEP services.
• Maintain design quality, compliance, and consistency across multiple projects.
• Conduct regular design reviews and provide constructive, solution oriented feedback.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, workplace design lead and stakeholders to align design solutions with business and operational needs.
• Collaborate with external consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure accurate implementation of design intent.

Quality Assurance & Site Engagement

• Attend factory visits, material reviews, and mock up inspections to validate quality and compliance.
• Participate in site meetings, design coordination sessions, and progress inspections to ensure design intent is properly executed.
• Uphold design standards, best practices, and corporate guidelines across all project stages.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp.
• Knowledge of BIM/Revit is advantageous.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in commercial office fit outs and retail fit outs, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Strong hand sketching ability
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2015 or later
• Experience with Revit/BIM will be an added advantage