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The position will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Design & Development teams across all projects to ensure that COWRKS continues to be at the forefront of creating world-class workspaces. The person should be a seasoned thought leader in design and sustainability providing path-breaking ideas to enhance our members’ experience. The AVP Design will oversee the design and development effort for all new COWRKS centres and second-generation buildouts at existing centres. Core Work Activities Lead strategic planning, project management, and financial oversight for new centres and second-generation build-outs, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in design and development quality Develop and maintain uniform best practices ensuring adherence to corporate design philosophy and development specifications across projects in all locations. Develop close interaction with internal stakeholders to enable interdepartmental goals, objectives, and timely delivery and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors, for seamless execution of projects Lead and support MOS pitches & presentations Manage feasibility studies for new projects, research market trends, and business opportunities. Participate in the site due diligence process and ensure that development risks are identified and quantified. Ensure that the prescribed quality and financial control measures are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project Drive the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, including defining Turn Around Time for all activities to ensure consistency Work on new material finishes, equipment selections, etc. to enhance quality and sustainability aspects, align with new trends, and improve efficiencies in sourcing for new and existing centres Review the design and drawings at every stage and ensure compliance of the design to all applicable codes Lead and mentor the team, help retain key talent, and support new ways of working Lead the evaluation, selection, and appointment of consultants and assess them for service quality levels throughout the project lifecycle Prepare Scope of Work and payment schedule for consultants and contractors Validate design briefs and detailed drawings from consultants in consultation with project managers Ensure timely resolution of queries by service providers regarding project design, execution clarity, and quality adherence Ensure consultant and contractors’ work orders, billings, change requests, budget approvals, etc. are on schedule Travel for project presentations, coordination meetings, and site visits as needed Conduct regular review meetings to ensure projects are on-track, ascertain issues & risks, and initiate corrective & preventive actions Mentor the Arts team and Studio ensuring that the artworks are produced in line with the design sensibilities and guidelines. Behavioural Attributes Proven track record of impactful leadership and creative problem-solving High degree of professional judgment and maturity, integrity, and credibility Excellent listening skills and ability to translate the needs of clients/members into solutions that create value Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders, consultants, and team members across all levels to drive collaboration and alignment Proactive, self-starter with a high degree of individual initiative and personal accountability Extensive demonstrated understanding of business concepts and incisive commercial acumen with the ability to navigate highly complex situations and make confident, sound business decisions Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several projects concurrently Demonstrated ability to use data and statistics to solve real-world problems Delivery-focused mindset to implement changes, identify and clarify ambiguities, and achieve results Strong sense of attention to detail and accuracy to consistently deliver a high standard of work Keen eye for design and art with the ability to identify current and emerging trends Preferred qualifications Postgraduate Degree in Architecture / Interior Design 15+ years’ experience in Interior Design / Architecture with expertise in handling commercial, retail, club, and office interior design projects Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in a leadership role Adequate knowledge of the local bye-laws, NBC Norms & development control of the region. High fluency in core design and construction software and technology Ability to cover varied service offerings in design and construction-related disciplines Preferred Industry Background – Commercial Real-Estate, Retail, Hospitality, Interior Design Consultancy Show more Show less
