Design Studio Manager
- Lead commercial workplace design projects from client brief and concept through documentation and delivery.
- Manage, mentor and develop an in-house design team while overseeing studio standards, budgets, timelines and profitability.
- Present design solutions to clients, build relationships and contribute to the growth of the design studio.
Our client is an Australian commercial furniture and workplace solutions business, specialising in office furniture, workplace design, and complete fit-out solutions. Working across corporate, education and commercial sectors, they combine furniture, design, and project delivery to create functional, considered workspaces tailored to their clients' needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead workplace projects from initial client brief and concept through to documentation and delivery.
- Develop creative design packages aligned with client requirements, workplace strategies and budgets.
- Manage, mentor, and develop an in-house team of designers.
- Present design concepts, material selections, and styling packages to clients.
- Build strong client relationships, promote design services, and generate repeat business.
- Oversee project documentation, budgets, timelines, and studio profitability.
- Drive design standards and contribute to the ongoing growth of the studio.
Skills & Experience
- 8+ years' experience in commercial interior design, ideally across workplace and office fit-out projects.
- Degree qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.
- Previous experience leading a design team or developing a design studio.
- Strong commercial understanding, including project budgets, resource allocation and profitability.
- Confident presenting design concepts and managing client relationships.
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong visualisation and sketching skills.
- Good understanding of Australian workplace design trends and evolving ways of working.
Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to take ownership of an established design function.
- Hands-on leadership role with a balance of design and studio management.
- Ability to influence design direction and studio growth.
- Opportunity to mentor and develop an in-house design team.
- Work closely with clients and internal teams on a variety of workplace projects.
Consultant
Melinda Bates
Consultant - Architectural and Interior Product
melinda.b@bespokecareers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-bates-249a692a/
Reference number: 74761
Profession:Architectural & Interior ProductsDesign Manager
Company: Bespoke Careers
Date posted: 10th Nov, 2026
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