Milan, Italy
Head of architecture and design
at Dimore Studio
Dimore Studio is seeking a head of architecture and design to join its team in Milan.
We are looking for an experienced head of architecture and design for a prestigious company in the luxury design sector. Someone who can join this exciting journey, using their architectural and design experiences plus coordination and leadership skills to lead our architectural and design department, from Milan. In this role, you will analyse the current processes and resources, recommend, and implement solutions and upgrades, to make our working process as smooth as possible, to be able to excel.
Responsibilities
The head of architecture and design is a key member of the company’s senior management team, responsible for supporting the executive director in the areas of growth, revenue, profitability, project management, design, staff management and client relationships for the whole market. You will be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, and assisting the senior management team in business development.
Requirements:
- ten plus years of experience within the field of interior design/architecture with at least two years at the project manager or senior project manager level, experience from construction sites
- experience in a leadership role
- experience working on residential, commercial and/or hospitality interior design projects
- experience from developing and maintaining client relationships
- business development experience and strong local network preferred
- ability to lead and foster a team environment
- Italian and English skills are crucial for the role
Soft Skill:
- interpersonal skills and great communication skills in both written and verbal
- organisational and time management skills
- problem solving and leadership skills
- ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
- big picture thinking and vision
- attention to detail
- conflict resolution skills
Qualifications:
- registered interior designer or NCIDQ certification strongly preferred
- bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or related field
- CAD and Revit knowledge
- project management PPMS certification is a plus