176 Design Director jobs in Singapore

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Global branding agency, Singapore

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Our client is a global design consultancy that works with clients across FMCG, F&B and alcohol, with offices around the world. They offer traditional branding and packaging services, along-side comms, digital, motion and social.

They're now looking for a multi-skilled Design Director who can execute big ideas and help lead a team of talented creatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Working on a mix of corporate branding, brand identity + FMCG projects
• Overseeing the quality and delivery of the team's creative output
• Leading a team of designers, providing leadership, management and motivation
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted advisor
• Working closely with the client servicing team to deliver on the needs of the client
• Overseeing project commercials and looking for ways to expand project scope

What you bring:

• At least 8 years of experience working in creative and design roles, with a strong focus on branding and packaging
• Extensive experience working in branding and design agencies
• Varied skillset, having worked on branding, packaging, corporate identity and other projects
• Experience with and a passion for leading and mentoring a team
• Skilled at presenting and navigating client feedback

This is a great role for a Design Director with a varied skillset and a strong grounding in packaging and branding

• Design Vision & Strategy
• Define and communicate a compelling UI/UX vision and strategy aligned with Care's mission and business goals.
• Identify design opportunities by analysing user needs, healthcare/wellness trends, and competitive landscapes to enhance usability, user satisfaction, and market differentiation.
• Advocate for design excellence within the organisation, building strong cross-functional relationships and influencing product direction.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing UI/UX team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.
• Cultivate team growth through coaching, skills development, and performance management.
• End-to-End Design Delivery
• Oversee the full design lifecycle, from user research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and final implementation, ensuring usability, accessibility, and design excellence standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align design with product goals and technical feasibility, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• User-Centred Design & User Research
• Champion user research as a core input to product strategy, embedding research into the design and development process.
• Plan, oversee, and execute research activities, gathering insights from diverse user groups including patients, clinicians, and corporate clients.
• Translate research findings into actionable product recommendations, driving data-informed design decisions and roadmap prioritisation.
• Design Systems & Quality Assurance
• Own the development and governance of design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality across Care's digital products.
• Lead regular design reviews and enforce quality standards to uphold design excellence.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Serve as a key design advocate and liaison with executive leadership, partners, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on design objectives and priorities.
• Clearly articulate design rationale, progress, and impact to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Data-Informed Design Decision Making
• Implement frameworks to measure user engagement and design effectiveness.
• Use data insights to validate design choices and drive continuous enhancements that boost user satisfaction and business results.
• Process Optimisation & Documentation
• Identify and implement improvements in design processes to increase team efficiency and output quality.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design standards, workflows, and best practices to support team alignment and knowledge sharing.

Overview
Cistri (100% owned by Urbis Australia) is a unique urban consultancy in the region, offering meaningful, holistic advice for urban development across the disciplines of economics, planning, and design. Independent from any development agency, building contractor, or architectural/engineering consultant, we provide unbiased, evidence-based insights. Our joined-up thinking is critical to addressing the complex urban issues facing governments, developers, investors, NGOs, and communities today.
At Cistri, we are committed to shaping vibrant, sustainable cities through innovative and collaborative approaches. Join us and make a real impact on the future of urban development,
shaping futures your way.
The Opportunity
Cistri is seeking a dynamic Director to join our Design leadership group in Singapore. This is an exciting growth opportunity where you will play a pivotal role in driving design excellence, nurturing team growth, and significantly expanding our service offerings in urban design, master planning, and landscape architecture.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will have the chance to shape the future of urban design and landscape architecture, working on diverse and impactful projects. Your strategic vision and business acumen will be crucial in winning new work, building scale, and converting opportunities into revenue. This role offers significant potential to build upon and expand an already successful business, allowing you to make a real and lasting impact on the communities we serve.
You will
Identify and generate new work, ensuring sustained profitable business performance.
Develop proposals, tenders, and submissions for new projects.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry peers.
Deliver a consistent revenue stream in line with targets.
Achieve revenue targets through strong service delivery and project management.
Proactively identify opportunities to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines and Business Units across Singapore and the broader firm on cross-disciplinary projects.
Nurture and develop staff through effective coaching and mentoring.
Foster a culture of collaboration, design quality, and excellence.
Support strategic projects and national initiatives.
Assist with forecasting, budgeting, risk, and financial management.
Manage financial and commercial requirements, including fee and sub-contractor arrangements.
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and team business plans.
Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and wellbeing policies.
Demonstrate strong practice management skills, including timely submissions and billing.
Key internal relationships
Cistri Design Partner
Urbis National Design team
Peer relationships with other Partners and Directors within the Cistri office
Finance Team
Key external relationships
Clients
Government and public sector authorities and clients
Relevant industry bodies and professional associations
About You
15+ years relevant experience across Asia Pacific.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
Tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline.
A network of established clients and a proven track record of winning work.
Why Cistri?
Cistri is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
To find out more about us visit our website at
How to Apply?
If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click apply now!
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Overview

• Hiring, developing, and inspiring the design team, or selecting a design team from existing company employees.
• Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and the design elements they want.
• Interpreting abstract business concepts and client briefs and turning them into creative ideas.
• Developing strategic design plans with projected timelines and budgets.
• Creating storyboards and mockups for clients and the design team to visualize the completed project.
• Pitching ideas and the creative vision to the client and communicating the project outline to the design team.
• Choosing the design elements for different projects.
• Overseeing the design projects, from start to finish, and monitoring the staff members to ensure they adhere to the budget and timeline constraints.
• Reviewing feedback from clients and making alterations according to the clients' needs.
• Able to work with long hours, weekend and public holiday.

Overview

The role of an interior design director is to oversee interior design staff while completing a variety of high-level creative duties.

• Develop marketing strategies for the team.
• Meet with clients.
• Give direction to staff.
• Monitor the progress of projects and plans.

• Able to work with long hours, weekends and public holidays.

Role Overview

The Design Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing all phases of assigned projects (Phase 1 to Phase 4). This role requires strong leadership in managing a team of Designers, FF&E Designers, Coordinators, and Draftsmen, ensuring successful execution in line with contract documents, schedules, and budgets. The ideal candidate will have the expertise and confidence to engage effectively with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors. They should embody professionalism, possess strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate leadership that inspires both team development and project excellence.

• Collaborate closely with the design team to produce high-quality work, ensuring detailing aligns with client requirements, contract documents, and project budgets.
• Oversee and review design output from Designers and Draftsmen to guarantee compliance with contract, schedule, and budget.
• Assist in project coordination activities, including scheduling, manpower planning, and documentation submissions.
• Provide updates on project developments and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Coordinate, delegate, provide feedback, and mentor subordinates on their work and professional growth, including problem-solving.
• Review and approve shop drawings.
• Attend site meetings as well as site and factory inspections.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility and efficiency.
• Foster strong client relationships and build trust that supports repeat business opportunities.

• Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, with proven ability to lead teams of Designers, FF&E Designers, and Draftsmen.
• Strong creativity and artistic flair.
• Thorough understanding of design principles, including composition, planning, materials, detailing, furniture, and fixtures.
• Ability to interpret specifications and layouts with a solid foundation in design phases.
• Strong knowledge of CAD standards, drawing preparation, and excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience managing projects across all design phases.
• Proficient in site work and progress monitoring.
• Strong freehand sketching ability and detailed design skills.
• Familiarity with hotel design programs, operators' design standards, and best practices.
• Passion for design and awareness of global design trends.
• Highly motivated, with strong communication, interpersonal, and observation skills, and proven team leadership ability.
• Responsible, independent, meticulous, and able to thrive under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop; knowledge of 3ds Max and SketchUp will be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage both creative and technical challenges.

Please have an updated hospitality portfolio ready to submit.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: Interior Design

Overview

The role of an interior design director is to oversee interior design staff while completing a variety of high-level creative duties.

• Develop marketing strategies for the team.
• Meet with clients.
• Give direction to staff.
• Monitor the progress of projects and plans.

• Able to work with long hours, weekends and public holidays.

At the core of our organization, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Design Director to spearhead the design process across all project phases. This esteemed role demands a highly skilled and experienced individual who can lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration with stakeholders.

This pivotal position plays a crucial part in ensuring that all design deliverables align with the project’s requirements and local codes of practice. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the design implementation process, allowing them to oversee and manage a team of design engineers and CAD drafters effectively.

The successful candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additionally, they must hold a valid Singapore PE certificate and have extensive knowledge of local code of practice for design implementation.

We value exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to resolve design-related issues promptly to prevent project delays. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for delivering high-quality designs, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Marketing Design Director Role

We are seeking a skilled Marketing Design Director to lead our team of designers.

• This key role will involve managing design projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and maximum impact.
• The successful candidate will have experience in leading teams and driving business growth through innovative visual solutions.
• A key aspect of this position is developing and maintaining a strong brand identity across all touchpoints.
• In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to contribute to campaign development, incorporating the latest trends in marketing, design, and e-commerce.

To succeed in this challenging role, you will need to be a creative thinker with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and motivate your team to deliver high-quality designs that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement design strategies that drive business growth.
• Lead a team of designers to deliver creative and impactful work on time.
• Maintain and enhance brand identity across all touchpoints.
• Contribute to campaign development and implementation.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs that meet business objectives.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team of designers.
• Experience in marketing, design, and e-commerce.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a talented team of designers.
• Chance to develop and implement innovative design strategies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are a motivated and creative individual with a passion for design and business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.