Under the Pallas Group umbrella, we have two purpose-driven, ambitious brands inspired by a passion for excellence within the funds management and property industries.
Fortis our property development business, has a portfolio of more than $750 million in successfully completed residential and commercial projects, with a further $560 million to be completed by the end of the year.
Pallas Capital is a debt and equity fund manager specialising in the financing of Australian and New Zealand Commercial Real Estate. The business was established in direct response to the growing lack of credit in Australia’s mid-range property market; a situation exacerbated by the shortage of reputable, risk-adverse, non-bank lenders.
Due to continued growth, our Fortis Development team has an opportunity for a Design Manager to join the Melbourne team.
Job Description
About the role
The purpose of this role is to report to the Head of Design & Strategy, collaborating with the Development and Design team to uphold the design principles in alignment with the Fortis brand.
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a boutique luxury interior and/or architectural design studio, with a strong background in spatial planning, conceptual design, and design development through to construction, as well as strong skills in furniture and styling procurement. Project management expertise and a passion for seeing concepts through to completion are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Facilitate coordination between internal stakeholders and external consultants.
Documentation Review: Lead documentation review and sign-off processes, including shop drawings, FF&E schedules, and construction documentation.
Spatial Planning: Drive spatial planning efforts to achieve optimal outcomes.
Marketing Collateral: Assist in the creation and management of marketing CGI’s and collateral.
Display Suite Management: Oversee FF&E sourcing, procurement, styling, installation, and ongoing management of display suites.
Furniture and Materials Sourcing: Select furniture, fixtures, and materials that align with the design vision and project requirements.
Project Coordination: Assist in coordinating projects, including attending design meetings with external consultants.
Defect Walk-Throughs: Participate in defect walk-throughs for project completion and display suites to ensure design intent consistency and finalisation.
Purchaser Amendments Workflow: Manage workflow associated with any purchaser amendments, including sourcing of alternate finishes and providing options of different spatial arrangements within the project.
Design Concept Review: Assist in reviewing design concepts and finishes, ensuring they align with intended commercial pricing to meet project requirements.
Design Consistency: Ensure design consistency across all projects.
Project Initiation: Identify and define product offerings at the start of each project, conducting research into competitors and market trends to inform decisions
Design Briefs: Prepare comprehensive design briefs for both architecture and interiors, ensuring alignment with Fortis's overall vision and commercial objectives for the site.
Supplier Relations: Leverage established supplier relationships and build new relationships in the market to source materials, furniture, and fixtures at the best possible value for the project.
Sample Sign off: Lead the charge in ensuring samples are signed off, ensuring alignment with the design vision and commercial pricing while confirming they meet the project budget.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
Studies in Architecture and/or Interior Design or relevant field
Strong computer skills including Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketchup or any 3D Modelling software of the like. (ArchiCAD, Revit, Vectorworks) and other related software
Minimum 5 years’ experience in design role
Interior Spatial planning
Specification, custom design and procurement in furniture
Tear 1 firms – interior design Studio’s
Experience working in a dynamic fast paced and growing environment
Experience in Residential and/or Commercial property sectors
Why Pallas Group
The people are entrepreneurial, the business is young and proving itself fast: it is a great time to join the group. Pallas is committed to growth and to involving high performers in the achievement of results. The role suits candidates with energy, ambition and technical capability. This is a real opportunity for someone to make an impact and show what they are capable of next. Importantly, we seek to make Pallas Group a great place to work. We care for our team inside and outside of work, and we provide a dynamic work environment where we work together collaboratively. Given our size, our people are given the opportunity to make a difference, own the work they do and grow their career as the business continues grow.
To Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button below and ensure you include your full CV.
We receive a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
