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Design Manager/Technical Coordinator

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IA Interior Architects

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in architecture/interior design, 6+ years in corporate interiors, UK/EU project experience, advanced Revit skills, and construction documentation expertise.
  • You will create construction documents, manage client relationships, oversee project coordination, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor junior designers throughout project phases.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an architecture, interior architecture, or interior design programme
  • 6+ years’ experience in corporate interior design projects
  • Experience working on projects in the UK and/or EU
  • Advanced Revit abilities
  • Detailed experience of concept design and familiarity with suppliers
  • Advanced experience of construction documentation and coordination with engineers
  • Must have a right to work in the UK
  • Must be in the office at least 3 days a week

Responsibilities

  • Creates construction documents (CDs)
  • Manages client relationship for small and medium sized projects from initiation through completion, including work performed by internal and external resources
  • Review CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, mechanical, building systems, building regulations and accessibility requirements
  • For smaller projects may oversee all CD production and review
  • Coordinates with Senior technical staff and design staff to provide technical solutions for design dilemmas
  • Manages project through construction phase
  • Manages overall client relationship from initial assessment of client needs, through design concept presentations and final delivery of project. Ensure positive relationships resulting in additional business or referred work
  • Coordinates engineer’s and consultant’s work to ensure compliance with design solution and timely submission of documents
  • Carry out or assist in field surveys
  • Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs Senior Technical Coordinator/Architect/PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
  • May mentor the work of Junior and Immediate Designers
  • Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
  • Conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Design Manager/Technical Coordinator at IA Interior Architects?

The primary responsibility includes providing design support in project administration, design development, and construction documents, while managing client relationships and coordinating with technical staff.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a graduate of an architecture, interior architecture, or interior design programme and have 6+ years of experience in corporate interior design projects.

Is experience with Revit necessary for this role?

Yes, advanced Revit abilities are required.

How many days a week is the in-office presence required?

Candidates must be in the office at least 3 days a week.

What types of projects should the candidate have experience working on?

The candidate should have experience working on corporate interior design projects, specifically in the UK and/or EU.

Will the Design Manager/Technical Coordinator be responsible for managing client relationships?

Yes, the role involves managing the overall client relationship from initial assessment to project delivery.

Are there opportunities for mentoring in this position?

Yes, the Design Manager/Technical Coordinator may mentor Junior and Intermediate Designers.

What skills are emphasized for this role besides design knowledge?

Advanced verbal and written communication skills, client-facing professionalism, and intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills are emphasized.

Does the role include field surveys?

Yes, the candidate may carry out or assist in field surveys as part of their responsibilities.

Is equal opportunity employment promoted at IA Interior Architects?

Yes, IA Interior Architects promotes equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, regardless of various personal characteristics.

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IA Interior Architects

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.