Job Title
Regional Design Manager (GCNA)
Job Description Summary
Professional and specialist workplace design for branches and office projects. Prepares design presentations and
documentation, maintains design standards. Focus is on systematic and consistent design support for branches and
commercial design in Asia region. Interface with regional and local project teams and centralized specialists to deliver
compliant branch and commercial project design, customer journey and necessary detail design for the Bank project
portfolio.
Job Description
· Provide Future focused and affordable project solutions
· Support Regional Design Lead to evolve the design outcome as required through on-going projects and
initiatives. Document guideline escalations and changes through SCB tools
· Provide regular country project portfolio reports to Direct and Matrix Leads, using SCB standard formats
· Disseminate, implement, and uphold the SCB Standards, Processes and Procedures relevant to project
planning
· Responsible for the daily management and planning of the Design
· Interfaces with the Design Hub in preparing design solution for client’s premises.
· Provide mechanisms for monitoring and tracking progress regarding project design schedule
Dimensions (Describe budget, staff, major authority levels, constraints)
· Retail/ Workplace projects are undertaken in some 22 countries annually with each Regional Design Manager to
be located in region. Limited travel is required.
· Work within the SCB Property Workplace standards, process and guidance on design production
· Design manager to cover the Asia region for the following activities:
o Ensure that all projects have a consistent delivery for brief, master planning and design
o Present on regular workplace design meeting weekly calls and Design approval forum as requested
o Reg vendor management alignment
o Sit on Virtual team for capital and major projects
Assist the Design Manager with the following:
Concept Design for Project Implementation
· Ensure all Project Proposals satisfy SCB Standards, Local Code, SCB property strategies and client
requirements before submitting for approval. Attend necessary Bodies to support and if necessary present
proposals for approval.
· Project Concept Design – in line with brief, prepare compliant zonal layout options for discussion with country
teams and Group Distribution Design Council/ Workplace Solution Council leading to final scheme design.
Individual Project Design for Project Implementation · Ensure information flow towards SCB and into ISC team · Participate in design review meetings and direct information input into ISC team Design Management · Project Design Variations – Log, review and make recommendations with regard to individual project requests, where adopted; communicate routinely to share application knowledge. · Standards Specials and Component Variations – as business needs evolve, provide continuous review of standards programme (both fit-to-purpose and applicable to diverse geographic need) · Support and update workplace design regional office and retail tracker · Support to update escalation list · Attend GDDC and WSC – present and supporting information/ comments
KEY BEHAVIOURS AND INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: (Describe areas on which performance may be
assessed)
· Diplomatic but assertive.
· Positive team player with the ability to produce creative solutions
· A proven track record of accomplishment and for staying the course when faced with complex and difficult
assignments. Able to play team leader and member of the team as the occasion demands.
· Proven ability to be able to manage a diverse range of complex initiatives and strategies, frequently where
there is significant time and cost constraints. An ability to work under sustained pressure while maintaining a
balanced and objective viewpoint is necessary.
· Experience of preparing and presenting management information, summarising and justifying material to
support strategies.
· Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
· Good time management skills
· Pro-active problem solver.
· Self-driven and ability to work under a fast-paced environment.
· Always demand continuous improvement on efficiency and effectiveness
· Able to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, client, staff, and
suppliers, etc.
· Able to track status of each project, ensure project information are always up to date.
AUTHORITIES / JUDGEMENTAL COMPLEXITY
· Solid technical background and understanding of the built environment.
· As defined by Group Property budget and Delegated Authorities
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
What type and length of training and experience do you consider is required for someone to perform the duties
assigned to your position?
· Diploma / University Degree in Architectural / Interior Design, or equivalent
· At least 10 years relevant experience in fitting out / decoration project design and site management
· At least 5 years relevant experience in supervising a team of Draftsmen / Designers.
· AUTOCAD, MS Office, 3D Max, Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design etc assuring good computer graphic
presentation skills
· Experience in retail / commercial office design is essential, with multinational corporate exposure an
advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required, Korean or other Asian, Indian or
Arabic language considered an advantage
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
