PpbJLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. /b /p pOur people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. /p pThe responsibility will be to lead and manage the Italian design office. This role focuses on creativity, excellence delivery products, and optimising processes, including resource allocation, financial control, and team time management. The input to the win strategy is vital for our Italy growth plan. /p pAs Head of Design department, he / she will be ultimately responsible for both the creative output of the business, for the subsequent technical design and the strategy for design projects to win. She / he will lead, guide, mentor, manage and support the team of interior designers, technicians and visualisers. /p pExcellent management, communication and presentation skills are a pre-requisite combined with a keen understanding of the design process and commercial nature of a turnkey Design and Build business. /p pIt is part of the role to be a proactive stakeholder of the wider Southern Cluster Design Team (Italy / Spain / Portugal), liaising with the peer leaders of the other countries to shape the strategy for the business growth and drive the business consistently. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liTo define the overall design strategy in Italy in line with the development growth strategy - “Focus to win”. /li liHave full responsibility for the smooth running of the design team including workload planning and allocation; people leadership, management and development; ensuring quality control while driving creativity and innovation in everything we produce. /li liTo manage all design leads in Italy and coordinate responses to RFPs using existing resources in Italy and all other resources located in our JLL Design Desk. /li liTo collaborate closely with JLL Design and any other design entities in the group /li liBe the figurehead for design within the EMEA PDS / Tetris business and an active member of the management team in Italy. In addition, you will be expected to publicise and promote Tétris design capabilities internally throughout JLL, being able to fluently communicate Workplace Consultancy, Design and Environmental philosophies and abilities. /li liIn addition to management duties, you will also have sole responsibility to conceptualise creative interior designs for your own projects. This includes : Developing the client brief through client interview, data collection and building appraisal Appraising client working methods through workplace consultancy practices to make recommendations for workplace transformation.To collaborate with the Tetris Furniture SolutionsTo oversee multiple design projects simultaneously from RIBA stage 1 to 6Preparing pitch documents and presentations including briefing and managing designers, visualisers, graphic designers and design assistantsWinning work by presenting personal and team designs in a competitive pitch situationTo lead, mentor, develop a team of designersAttending site meetings where possibleTo allocate resources effectively and to manage budgetsEstablish standards and guidelinesTo set a relationship of trust with the build team and all other departmentsReport financial performance on monthly basisLiaising with technical designers, suppliers and subcontractors to manage and develop the design through each stage of the process from conception to completion.Attending high level meetings with clients /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liDegree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture /li liMinimum 10-15 years of design experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role /li liExceptional client-facing and presentation abilities /li liStrong negotiation and communication skills /li liExperience winning new business through competitive pitches /li liAbility to translate client needs into innovative design solutions /li liStrong creative vision and design sensibility /li liVision for design innovation and market differentiation /li liUnderstanding of the commercial aspects of a Design and Build business model /li liProven track record leading design teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously /li liFluent in Italian and English (written and verbal) /li liStrong knowledge of Italian building codes, regulations, and industry standards /li liUnderstanding of sustainable design principles and certification processes (LEED, BREEAM, WELL) /li liExperience with workplace strategy and space planning methodologies /li liDemonstrated ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary design team /li liExperience in resource planning, workload allocation, and team management /li liStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and design economics /li liProven ability to develop and implement design standards and quality control processes /li liExperience developing and implementing design strategies aligned with business objectives /li liAbility to collaborate across departments (Build teams, Business Development, Finance) /li liExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities /li liCommercial mindset with business development orientation /li liCollaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork /li liSelf-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities /li liPortfolio demonstrating successful workplace transformation projects /li liHistory of leading high-profile commercial interior design projects /li liExperience working in a global organization with multiple stakeholders /li liBackground in client-focused design consultancy or Design and Build firm /li /ul pbLocation : On-site –Milano, ITA /b /p pIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. 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