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- Lead residential & commercial projects: concepts, drawings, client pitches and site coordination.
- Join an expanding team with in-house carpentry & factory.
- Pre-Manager track to Assistant Design Manager & Design Manager, step into leadership!
Job Description
Greenwoods Creations Sdn Bhd is expanding its design team and is hiring a Senior Interior Designer on a Pre-Manager Track. The role involves independently managing selected residential and commercial projects, guiding and mentoring junior designers, coordinating with site and in-house carpentry/installation teams, and progressively taking on team supervision, design review, project control and department leadership responsibilities with a clear pathway toward Assistant Design Manager and Design Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Client & Design Management
- Independently handle selected residential and commercial design projects
- Understand client requirements, lifestyle, budget and project objectives
- Develop space planning, design concepts and material proposals
- Review technical drawings, specifications and design detailing
- Ensure designs are practical, buildable and commercially viable
- Present design proposals professionally to clients
- Manage design revisions and client expectations
- Design Team Leadership
- Guide and mentor Junior Interior Designers
- Review design drawings before submission or fabrication
- Assist junior designers in solving technical and site-related issues
- Ensure designers follow company drawing standards, workflow and checklists
- Help allocate and monitor design workload
- Provide feedback and coaching to junior team members
- Project & Execution Coordination
- Coordinate closely with Site Supervisor, Project Manager, factory and installation teams
- Ensure design intent is correctly translated into fabrication and installation
- Review site measurements and technical requirements before production
- Identify potential design or construction conflicts before fabrication
- Attend site meetings and inspections; resolve design-related issues during execution
- Monitor project progress, quality and handover requirements
- Commercial & Cost Awareness
- Understand quotation structure and project costing
- Ensure design proposals remain within approved project budgets
- Identify variation works and additional scope
- Assist in quotation review where necessary
- Balance design quality, practicality and profitability
- Department Development
- Participate in design standards development, drawing review systems and internal training
- Support designer performance monitoring, recruitment/onboarding and project assignment
- Improve design workflow and coordination between Design, Site and Factory departments
Job Requirements
- Minimum 4–5 years of interior design working experience
- Strong preference for candidates with residential renovation, fit-out or custom carpentry experience
- Able to independently manage projects from design development to site execution
- Strong understanding of interior detailing and carpentry construction
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Comfortable using Excel
- Able to review technical drawings and identify potential problems
- Good understanding of material selection and construction methods
- Strong communication and client-management ability
- Able to mentor and guide junior designers; organised, responsible and detail-oriented
- Able to handle multiple projects in a structured manner; possess leadership potential
- Languages: Proficient in Mandarin and/or English; Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage
Skills
Company Benefits
End-to-End Design-to-Build Experience
Gain hands-on experience in full-house custom carpentry projects, from concept development, material selection to factory production and installation.
Learn from Experienced Designers & Carpentry Experts
Work closely with the team to develop practical skills in technical drawings, materials, hardware, production methods, and on-site problem-solving.
Build a Strong Professional Portfolio
Work on real residential projects to strengthen your design portfolio.
Clear Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
Grow your career with opportunities into senior or supervisory roles based on your performance, skills, responsibility, and leadership potential.
Performance-Based Earning Opportunities
Enjoy the opportunity to increase your earnings through project performance and sales results, subject to the applicable remuneration structure.
AI-Powered Workflows & Smarter Working Systems
AI-assisted tools and structured project workflows to reduce repetitive tasks, improve coordination and faster work flow and focus in others.
Additional Info
Company Activity
Last active - few hours ago
Experience Level
4 - 7 Years of Experience
Career Level
Senior Executive
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