Design ManagerFortitude Valley, Brisbane | Permanent Full-Time
An exciting opportunity is available for an experiencedDesign Managerwith a strong interior design background to join a growing property and hospitality group based in Fortitude Valley.
This is not a traditional architecture-led Design Manager position.
The business is looking for someone withcreative flair, a strong eye for finishes, materials and spaces, and the ability to translate ideas into practical design outcomesacross a diverse portfolio of hospitality, retail and accommodation assets.
Working closely with Project Managers and broader business stakeholders, you will help shape and maintain the design identity across the portfolio while also getting hands‐on with smaller design projects.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take ownership of design standards and provide creative design support across multiple business units and asset classes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Create, refine and maintain design specifications and document libraries across the portfolio
Ensure consistency and compliance with agreed design standards across different asset classes
Undertake design reviews and provide recommendations across projects
Deliver smaller in-house design projects such asaccommodation room and amenities refreshes
Support Project Managers withQA and defect reviews
Assist with RFIs relating to finishes, materials and design intent
Provide design advice across capital expenditure projects
Contribute to value management reviews, including alternative finishes and product selections




Balance design outcomes with practical cost considerations
Produce3D elevations and visual conceptsto support project presentations where required
About You
The key to this position is yourinterior design capability and creative eye.
You may already hold a Design Manager title, or you could be a strong Interior Designer ready to step into a broader position.
Ideally, you will bring:
Formal qualifications inInterior Design or a related discipline
Strong experience across interior design, preferably withinhospitality, hotels, retail or commercial environments
A solid eye forfinishes, materials, colour, furniture and overall design aesthetic
Experience developing or maintaining design standards and specifications
Ability to review designs and confidently provide creative input and direction
Understanding of project budgets and the cost implications of design decisions
Experience working alongside Project Managers, contractors and suppliers
Capability with relevant design and 3D visualisation software
A practical, collaborative approach with the confidence to take ownership of design decisions
Importantly, the business isnot looking for someone who is heavily architecture or technically focused.
They are looking for someone who brings genuineartistic flair and interior design sensibility, while still understanding how their ideas translate into real-world projects.
If you are an experiencedInterior Designer or Design Managerlooking to move into a broader client-side environment where your creativity will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.
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