Total 2 job vacancies by Hirsch/bedner Associates Pte Ltd

NEW ROLE

Exciting ASIA PAC role, to be a “Project Director”, working with an established F&B design studio and lead our marque projects, from our Singapore studio.

If you are a proven leader and have a passion for designing memorable F&B venues, we would like to hear from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

1. Work with, and report to SOCIAL F+B’s Global Principal on all projects run through SOCIAL F+B BY "DESIGN" (SOCIAL F+B) Singapore

2. Work with integrity and initiative to deliver client’s expectations at each stage of a project, working with current team & develop future team, by guiding each member to exceed their perception of what can be achieved on each project.

3. Conduct daily meetings with team members, in Singapore and Bangkok, to ensure that the design integrity is maintained, deliverable milestones are being met & that all team members are performing up to Social F+B’s and your high standard.

4. Together with Global Principal, share the fiscal responsibility for projects. This includes Full knowledge of the contractual obligations for each project: scope, schedule, budget, fee, payment schedule and terms & conditions; review and approval of all project invoices and authorization of all project related expenses, including travel.

5. Achieve maximum profitability on each project.

6. Review all project team members’ timesheets and maintain allocated time constraints.

7. Maintain professional relationships with all clients; seeking to improve the quality of their properties and win future work.

8. Mentor new staff members, training them in all office standards and procedures.

9. Inform Global Principal of all project and employee-related issue that require their immediate attention.

10. Participate in studio discussions that relate to project strategies, billing status, staffing requirements, business development and recruiting efforts.

11. Activity participates in the Business Development and Public Relations efforts of the firm whenever and wherever possible.

12. Participate in maintaining relationships with existing clients and nurture relationships with potential new clients.

13. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of design standards for the film.

14. Keep abreast of interior construction industry trends that may influence design scheme.

15. Travel for project when necessary.

16. Embrace SOCIAL F+B BY DESIGN DUBAI as your business and together with the principal optimize its potential at every opportunity.

Requirements:

Candidates should ideally possess the following:

1. A recognized Architecturel or Design qualification from an Internationally renowed Institution.
2. Minimium 10 years of F&B Design experience.
3. Has worked in a restaurant or behind a bar.
4. Passion to inspire and lead a team of talented F&B designers.
5. Excellent at presenting to clients.
6. Strong software skills, able to work independently as well as lead a team.

Job Description:

· Lead and coordinate multiple hospitality projects from concept design inception to completion

· Display a mastery of hotel operator brand standards, both aesthetic and technical aspects, across all categories of premium brands

· Display exemplary skill in the formulation of design concepts through story line narratives, effective mood imagery, and freehand sketches

· Articulate in translating approved design visions into graphic interior design renderings

· Able to physical interpretation of approved design concepts into beautiful and practical interior design, suited to the hotel brand standards

· Articulate in developing large space volumes, area zoning, space planning layouts, as well as micro small space planning

· Direct and closely manage the production of CAD technical drawings, details, furniture, sanitary and ironmongery specifications and transform these into a consolidated construction set

· Able to deliver good design within Client budget

· Mastery of furniture and millwork proportions, materials and surface finishes, fabrics and upholstery, as well as display an exemplary perception of colors under both artificial and natural lighting

· Display a strong knowledge of top product brands and vendor / supplier data base

· Able to coordinate and work with parallel engineering trades (eg. structural, plumbing, electrical, acoustics, AV, Kitchen) and specialty consultants

· Able to coordinate with clients and various consultants in meetings, presentations, site inspections, factory prototype reviews, and the like

· Be a driving force for upholding the Company’s reputation for high quality design, deliverables and client service, as well as provide encouragement and support to junior designers in the nurturing of their creative abilities

Requirements:

· Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or other relevant field

· A minimum of 12 years experience in architecture and interior with FF&E design of luxury and/or premium hospitality and private residential design

· Proficient in digital graphic presentation skills, including the knowledge of Photoshop, In Design, CAD, and Sketchup

· Strong in project management and QS skills (plus factor)

· Strong in team management and leadership skills

· Proficient in the production and coordination of technical architectural and engineering drawings, as well as loose furniture, lighting, carpets and specifications

· Good in on-site construction site inspections, factory visits, furniture installations and accessories styling of large and small interior spaces