Design Coordinator
Work Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PHT
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
The client designs and supplies architectural kit homes across the country. Using their own proprietary framing system, homes are delivered through a national network of registered builders and owner-builders.
Ready to do work that actually excites you?
As we continue to grow rapidly, the Design Coordinator plays a critical role within our business. Reporting to the Head of Design, the Design Coordinator is responsible for managing clients through the SHA Design & Approvals Process, working with Clients as the primary point of contact, and ensuring a seamless experience from initial briefing through to preparation of construction documentation.
In addition, this role will work with the relevant members of the SHA design team & external architect(s) to develop New Concepts & Design Development for launch to market in addition to Concept Design support and detailing for New Clients, translating client briefs into accurate and visually clear concept designs.The position requires strong communication, project coordination skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both clients and the design team.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with active clients, acting as their primary point of contact throughout the design process.
- Serve as the conduit between clients and SHA Design Consultants (Architect & Engineer), ensuring a seamless experience from initial briefing through to construction documentation.
- Guide clients through each phase of the SHA Design & Approvals Process:
- Initial Design Meeting with client (online)
- Prepare Client Proposal
- Brief Design Consultants on New Clients
- Stage 1 - Site Analysis
- Stage 2 - Preliminary Design
- Stage 3 - Town Planning
- Stage 4 - Construction Documentation
- Liaise with clients at each stage to:
- Present designs
- Gather feedback
- Coordinate updates with the design team
- Arrange formal sign-off before progressing to the next stage
- Manage timeframes and output throughout design process
- Maintain weekly communication and updates for all active clients.
- Attend weekly Sales and Design Workflow meetings as a key participant, providing clear updates and reports on client status and design milestones.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline the design process, improving efficiency and ensuring smoother progression through each project phase.
- Overseeing & implement QA systems on documentation.
- Managing Autodesk for documentation & coordination between consultants for design file storage.
Concept Design Detailing
Interpret client design briefs to develop draft concept design options ensuring designs are clear, accurate, and aligned with client requirements.Collaborate closely with clients to incorporate feedback and achieve a signed-off concept design working within the SHA Design Principles.
Issue the approved concept design to the Architect Consultant to complete Stages 1-5, enabling a streamlined and efficient design process.
New Concepts & Design Development
Work with Design Manager & External Architect to develop and model up new house type designs & floorplan options based on SHA's Design Principles & relevant NCC considerations.
Benefits
Why You'll Love Working Here- HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents)
- Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary)
- Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!
Let's Talk
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