Job Description:
Architecture & Interiors- Executive Manager
Role Summary
The ExecutiveManager - Architecture & Interiors is responsible for developing architectural design across concept, design development, and documentation stages. The role demands strong technical capability, growing design judgment, and disciplined coordination skills. You will work closely with Senior Architects while independently driving defined scopes of work and ensuring design intent survives real-world constraints.
Key Result Areas (KRAs) / Responsibilities
1. Design Development & Translation
- Translate conceptual design direction into clear architectural plans, sections, elevations, and details.
- Develop spatial layouts that balance experience, functionality, compliance, and constructability.
- Contribute design ideas and refinements while respecting overarching design intent.
2. Technical Documentation & Accuracy
- Produce high-quality design development and construction documentation.
- Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Identify and resolve technical conflicts proactively.
3. Multi-Disciplinary Coordination
- Coordinate architectural work with MEP, structural, faade, lighting, signage, and interior consultants.
- Track comments, revisions, and approvals across disciplines.
- Support senior architects in resolving coordination challenges.
4. Retail & Brand Architecture Execution
- Apply brand principles to architectural elements such as faades, layouts, materials, lighting zones, and feature moments.
- Support customer journey planning, zoning, and circulation logic in retail environments.
- Ensure architectural decisions reinforce experience and commercial intent.
5. Client & Internal Communication
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews.
- Present portions of the design clearly and professionally.
- Communicate progress, risks, and clarifications internally with discipline.
6. Delivery Discipline
- Manage assigned packages or areas of a project with ownership.
- Adhere to timelines, quality benchmarks, and documentation standards.
- Flag risks earlyscope creep, coordination gaps, or technical uncertainty.
Core Competencies
Architectural Execution
Converts design intent into clear, buildable architectural outputs.
Technical Rigor
Produces accurate, coordinated drawings with minimal rework.
Design Judgment (Developing)
Makes sound design decisions within defined constraints.
Coordination Capability
Works effectively across consultants and disciplines.
Communication
Explains architectural decisions clearly to seniors and peers.
Reliability & Ownership
Can be trusted with defined scopes end-to-end.
Learning Agility
Absorbs feedback and improves decision quality rapidly.
Key Skills
Architectural & Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Rhino / SketchUp for design exploration
- Ability to produce:
- Design development drawings
- Construction documents
- Basic detailing and specifications coordination
- Understanding of building codes, accessibility norms, and approval processes
- Material knowledge relevant to retail and public environments
Retail & Experience Skills
- Retail planning fundamentals: zoning, circulation, visibility, adjacencies
- Understanding of how architecture supports brand storytelling
- Awareness of durability, maintenance, and lifecycle considerations in retail
Professional & Delivery Skills
- Time and task management across parallel deliverables
- Consultant coordination and follow-ups
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Structured file management and documentation discipline
Experience & Qualifications
- 47 years of professional architectural experience
- Experience working on retail, commercial, mixed-use, or brand-driven projects
- Portfolio demonstrating:
- Strong technical drawings
- Clear spatial thinking
- Ability to translate concepts into execution
- Experience in multi-disciplinary team environments preferred
Performance Indicators
Success in this role is measured by:
- Accuracy and clarity of documentation
- Ability to own and deliver defined scopes
- Quality of consultant coordination
- Responsiveness to feedback
- Readiness to take on senior-level responsibility
