THE DREAMR PROJECT PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Design Manager (Interior Design) in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 5,500 - Ricebowl

Company Overview

We specialize in Residential and Commercial interior design, delivering high-quality projects through operational excellence and collaborative team leadership.

Job Summary

The Design Manager leads daily operations of the Singapore design team, ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery. You will remove operational friction, coordinate cross-functionally, and enable strategic focus for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and allocate tasks across the design team to optimize performance and ensure timely project delivery
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and monitor team performance to identify and address capability gaps
• Review design proposals, layouts, materials, and specifications to ensure compliance with DreamR’s standards and buildability
• Collaborate with the Head Drafter to improve drawing and documentation quality for accuracy and clarity
• Maintain comprehensive visibility of all active projects to track progress and proactively identify risks
• Partner with Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Drafting teams to resolve project bottlenecks efficiently
• Ensure clear ownership and timely follow-through on all action items within the team and cross-functional groups
• Support designers during key client meetings by providing guidance and expertise to enhance client engagement
• Uphold professionalism and ensure timely responsiveness in all internal and external communications
• Guide the team in resolving complex client issues with clarity and care to maintain client satisfaction
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and low-ego team culture that encourages continuous improvement
• Improve workflows, templates, and operational standards to drive departmental consistency and efficiency

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Singapore residential interior design
• Proven experience leading or mentoring designers to enhance team capabilities
• Strong skills in space planning, detailing, and technical knowledge relevant to interior design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp for design and documentation purposes
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills to handle multiple projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment