Associate Director (High-End Corporate Workplace)

The Crowd is partnered with a highly desirable and top tier name in the UK architecture and interiors space recognised for design-led approach. They are seeking an Associate Director to lead its growing workplace team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in architecture or interior design, with a proven track record leading large-scale, design-led fit-out and high-end corporate workplace projects. You will be a commercially minded leader, combining exceptional design ability and attention to detail with an established occupier-side network and a track record of winning new business. Beyond project leadership you will take an active role in shaping the studio’s workplace offering, building key client relationships and contributing to wider strategic and commercial decisions. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the studio’s growth, establish its position in the high-end workplace market and progress towards Director level, with scope to shape the team, influence its direction and take ownership of a growing sector.

In addition to an inclusive and welcoming work environment, out client offers hybrid working, bonus scheme, opportunities for professional development, social and wellbeing initiatives and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of large-scale workplace projects from concept through to completion.
• Provide creative direction across concept development, design language, material selection and project storytelling.
• Work closely with the senior team to develop and evolve the studio’s offering.
• Lead workplace strategy, client presentations, pitches and new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with occupiers, project managers, agents, cost consultants and industry partners.
• Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams of architects, interior designers and FF&E specialists.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Collaborate across architecture and interiors to deliver integrated, design-led solutions.
• Champion sustainability, wellbeing and high standards of design quality throughout project delivery.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Associate Director-level experience within an architecture or interior design practice.
• Proven experience leading large-scale fit-out, Category B and high-end workplace projects.
• Strong portfolio of corporate headquarters or other design-led commercial environments.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience, including ownership of senior client relationships.
• A track record of winning new business and developing industry relationships, particularly on the occupier side.
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including fee proposals, project budgeting and resource management.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and wellbeing accreditations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

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