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**Project Director (Workplace) Interior Design - Shanghai** Join an award-winning international architecture and design firm renowned globally for cutting-edge design and challenging projects. Due to significant new project wins, we are seeking a talented Project Director specializing in workplace interior design to lead project teams at our Shanghai studio. **Key Responsibilities:** • Collaborate closely with Studio Directors and other leadership team members • Lead the design process from concept development through implementation • Ensure quality and consistency of design solutions while coordinating with engineering disciplines • Partner with Local Design Institutes (LDI) to maintain design integrity throughout project execution • Mentor and develop both expatriate and local staff through formal and informal activities • Foster a collaborative environment that supports team growth and development **Required Qualifications:** • 15+ years of experience in workplace project design • Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program • Strong portfolio showcasing completed commercial office and corporate projects where you led client relationships and project teams • Proven experience developing and directing significant corporate/office projects, including those with design excellence criteria • Demonstrated leadership in collaborative management of corporate/office practice groups or studios • Exceptional creative strategy development and innovative problem-solving abilities • Management approach emphasizing collaboration, consensus, and process-oriented design • Outstanding presentation skills (written, oral, and graphic) with ability to lead client interviews and presentations • Commitment to sustainable design principles with practical implementation experience • Strong oral and written communication skills • Experience developing effective coaching and mentoring programs **Technical Requirements:** • Familiarity with AutoCAD; experience with BIM and Revit preferred • Understanding of BIM project lifecycle through design, construction, and operational phases • Experience establishing and managing BIM teams for project design and delivery • Experience managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper capabilities • Knowledge of BIM deliverables and contract terminology **What We Offer:** Competitive salary package and the opportunity to work in a creative, multinational environment with a strong pipeline of secured projects extending well into the future.