Project Manager - Workplace Interior Design - Global Design Firm

**Project Manager (Workplace) - Interior Design** KITE Search is partnered with an award-winning international Architecture and Design firm globally respected for cutting-edge design and challenging projects. Following significant new project wins, we are seeking a talented Project Manager specializing in Workplace Interior Design to join our Shanghai studio and lead dynamic project teams. **What You Will Do** • Collaborate closely with Studio Directors and 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 team members through formal and informal guidance • Foster collaborative relationships and support professional growth across the studio **Your Qualifications** • 7+ years of experience in workplace project design • Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program • Portfolio showcasing completed commercial office and corporate interior projects with demonstrated project management and client relationship responsibilities • Proven experience developing relationships with new and existing clients • Background in directing significant corporate/office projects, including those with design excellence criteria • Experience in collaborative management of corporate/office practice groups or studios • Strong leadership abilities with track record of building successful internal and external relationships • Creative strategy development and innovative problem-solving capabilities • Management approach emphasizing collaboration, consensus, and process-oriented design • Excellent presentation skills (written, oral, and graphic) with ability to articulate ideas convincingly • Commitment to sustainable design principles with practical integration experience • Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with BIM and Revit highly advantageous • Ability to create nurturing environments through effective coaching and mentoring • Strong oral and written communication skills **Design Technology Qualifications** • Understanding of BIM project lifecycle from design through construction and operational phases • Experience establishing and managing BIM teams for project design and delivery • Background managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper expertise • Knowledge of BIM deliverables and contract terminology **What We Offer** This role offers an excellent salary package and the opportunity to work within a creative multinational environment with projects secured well into the future.