Interior Design Leader – Lifestyle

Woods Bagot is a People Architecture company placing human experience at the centre of our design process to create and deliver engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to the way people actually use space.

Our Values

Uncompromising Design. Rigorous Curiosity. Effective Communication. Collective Intelligence. Dynamic Careers.

Woods Bagot is a values-driven organisation and our values underpin everything we do. Values guide the way we work, the way we make decisions and how we interact with each other, our clients and our stakeholders.

About the role

The role of the Interior Design Leader – Lifestyle is to work collaboratively within the studio design team, leading Interior design projects from inception to completion, delivering high quality outcomes for our clients. Engaging with the regional and global lifestyle sector to contribute to sector knowledge and support collaborative bidding across the business.

This position requires a passionate and experienced Interior Designer with high level conceptual design skills supported by your extensive experience on Lifestyle projects. You will have a proven track record of managing project programs and leading a team.

This is a career defining opportunity to be a key influencer within the Lifestyle sector, at a studio, regional and potentially global level. You will gain valuable experience working alongside our Principal’s and other Project Leaders and share your knowledge and experience to empower your junior team members and fellow colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead interior design teams to develop concept designs through to practical completion
• Lead bids and submissions for potential projects, competitions and new clients
• Contribute to strategic business planning for Interior Design sectors (lifestyle specific)
• Prepare space planning and schematic design schemes for Lifestyle projects
• Prepare design development presentations and documentation
• Liaise with engineering services and specialist sub consultants
• Manage tender documentation package including drawings, schedules and specifications
• Manage construction documentation package including drawings, schedules and specifications
• Must be able to be hands on with documentation as required
• Contribute to the culture and development of the interior design team

About you

As a leader within Woods Bagot’s Melbourne team, the position requires a highly motivated, creative, and inspirational person with a focus on developing the broader team in conjunction with the Interior Design Principal.

As the successful candidate you will have past experience working with a collaborative, creative and resourceful team.

You will be able to demonstrate

• 15+ years’ experience (or equivalent) working in the Interior Design field
• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in luxury concept design and narrative development
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience in writing bids and submissions
• Demonstrate experience in strategic business planning
• Stakeholder engagement and ability to lead client meetings
• Ability to write and manage project programs
• Proven experience delivering profitable projects
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Lead and mentor junior staff
• Ability and confidence in dealing with clients and consultants
• Familiar with Australian building regulations and standards
• InDesign and Photoshop skills
• Revit skills highly advantageous
• Hand sketching skills desirable

Benefits we offer

In addition to working for a world class design Studio you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Working on some of the most interesting and complex projects in Australia alongside a talented team

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and portfolio in a combined PDF document via the Interior Design Leader – Lifestyle LinkedIn Job Post. Due to LinkedIn file restrictions we recommend including a link to your portfolio. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.

Mandatory requirements

It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.