Design Manager (f/m/d)

Position

Minimum Salary

From 2000€ depending on your seniority and experience

Location

Germany / Berlin

Purpose of the role

The Design Manager will own and drive the design management process, manages designers, drives program and deliverables to achieve commercial and technical targets of the project. You will coordinate design with internal and external stakeholders to achieve efficiency and quality, timely and on budget delivery and ensuring fulfilment of commercial strategy on the project.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design management in concept and execution stages of the project, linking the design development of the project to the commercial strategy of the product.

Supports the Development manager in the general project management, project leadership and setting of project processes.

Responsible for design to be delivered according to program and budget targets

Lead selection of the external concept design team and the local delivery team

Responsible for agreeing scope of work, program with designers

Responsible for reviewing documentation and design coordination

Lead preparation of the Design Brief and other documents related to the concept

Responsible for implementing company best practices and standards in the project

Lead the preparation of design-related materials for the internal processes associated with the project

Responsible for internal stakeholder management: project coordination and implementation

Support the leasing team in discussions with tenants

Contribute to risk identification and stakeholder management in related areas

In execution design, responsible for managing changes that impact the project's value.

Requirements

Experience

Project Management experience
Experience working on design of large scale commercial developments, on the designers side and/or on the client side
BIM and Cad software knowledge and relevant experience
Design management skills and tools knowledge: project planning, coordination and commenting tools, e.g. MS Project, Aconex, etc
Understanding of design and local design regulations
Overview and understanding of technical design requirements

Education

Technical degree in building design

Other Relevant Skills

Open-minded learning mindset, collaborative attitude, and readiness to try new things
Hands-on approach, ownership of issues and entrepreneurial drive to deliver the best value
Good analytical and communication skills
Effective communication skills in English

Benefits

Friendly, stimulating working environment with a flat hierarchy

Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working set-up with up to 6 days from anywhere per month

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance and group income protection

Lunch vouchers

Relaxed dress code

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