Do you want to join an award-winning consultancy that values its employees?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Design and Technical Manager to lead our client's team of Art Consultants, Design Assistants, and multi-disciplinary artists. Where the successful individual will oversee the development of concepts from selection through to detailed design, ensuring technical accuracy for production. This role requires a blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills to manage the studio team and collaborate with an Art Curator to curate and select art and accessories, ensuring the artistic vision aligns with project goals and technical requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity that will see you lead the curation and technical design of artwork, sculptures, and accessories for interior design projects across various sectors for a growing award-winning consultancy.
Working hours:
The successful Design and Technical Manager will be offered:
- 25,000 AED
- Medical insurance
- Visa
- Team building events
- Social events
- Performance reviews
- Training courses and mentorships
- Career progression
- Good team environment
Design and Technical Manager requirements:
- 5+year proven experience in a similar design and technical leadership role, preferably within the arts or interior design industries
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- PMP or similar project management certification is ideal but not essential
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional customer and client service skills.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality control
- Ability to solve complex technical challenges creatively
- Strong knowledge of trends in art, design, and materials for interiors
Key duties of the Design and Technical Manager will include:
- Lead and manage a team of Art Consultants, Design Assistants, and a studio team of multi-disciplinary artists.
- Guide the team in the curation, selection, conceptualization, and detailed design of artworks, sculptures, and accessories
- Build strong relationships with artists and suppliers, ensuring high-quality service and collaboration
- Conduct site visits and client meetings to review scope of work and receive briefs.
- Lead the Art Consultant in making strategic decisions during the sales proposal stage.
- Present proposals to secure new business
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, technical drawings, and quality control reports.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by ensuring high-quality service.
- Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and report potential risks related to design feasibility, material selection, production, and installation. And resolve technical issues during production or installation in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure all designs and production processes comply with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee technical details and detailed design, ensuring feasibility, quality, and compliance with production requirements.
- Stay updated with art trends, design concepts, material and production techniques, and industry innovations