About the Opportunity
Our client is a highly successful commercial and workplace consultancy specialising in strategy, design, and end-to-end project delivery.
With a rich 30-year legacy and an extensive footprint across Australia and New Zealand, they have successfully delivered thousands of projects by championing a \"business done differently\" philosophy.
They have completely redefined the traditional workplace design-and-build process to deliver an exceptional, streamlined client experience that meets timeframes and budgets perfectly.
If you are a visionary design leader looking to step into a senior role where you can truly shape the creative direction of a thriving business, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
About the Role
As the Head of Design (QLD), you will step into a pivotal senior leadership position. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and driving the overall design vision, strategy, and execution.
You will oversee and inspire a talented local design team to deliver high-quality, user-centred workplace environments aligned with commercial goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Team Management & Mentorship: Lead, guide, and mentor an experienced design team, cultivating a culture of growth, creativity, and high-quality solutions. You will manage project workloads, prioritise tasks, and run weekly collaboration meetings.
- Design Integrity: Oversee the entire design process to ensure technical precision, accuracy, and brand alignment while continuously staying ahead of industry trends.
- Client Engagement & Growth: Partner with the Sales team and General Manager to pitch to new prospects, attend initial brief meetings, and build strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute actively to the broader leadership team, identifying business improvement opportunities and championing best practices across the organisation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you are a dynamic, strategic thinker who leads by example and communicates with clarity and empathy.
You possess the perfect blend of creative vision, commercial acumen, and technical precision.
Your profile includes:
- Design Expertise: A proven track record of leading concept-to-completion interior design projects within the commercial or workplace sector.
- Innovation & Technical Skills: The ability to push creative boundaries and \"think outside the box\". You possess a strong awareness of sustainable practices such as Greenstar, WELL, NABERS and proficiency in design software such as Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Project & Team Leadership: Exceptional capability in managing timelines, budgets, and design resources, alongside excellent interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative studio culture.
- Client-Facing Confidence: Skilled in leading client relationships, delivering high-impact presentations, and assisting in business development strategy.
Head of Design - QLD in Brisbane employer: Willow Recruitment
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