Design Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a Design Manager to assume full ownership of the design process and lead multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile international projects. Based in our Milan office and reporting to the Technical Director, you will be accountable for the overall design performance of assigned projects, ensuring delivery in terms of quality, time, cost, and technical compliance. You will act as the ultimate design authority within the project, responsible for defining design direction, making key decisions, and ensuring alignment between all disciplines, stakeholders, and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and take full ownership of the design process across all project phases, ensuring alignment with project objectives, quality standards, and client expectations

Define and drive the design strategy, making key decisions and ensuring design integrity, feasibility, and constructability

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration and integration across all disciplines

Oversee design delivery, ensuring compliance with project requirements, timelines, and budget constraints

Act as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication of design intent

Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions in coordination with the Technical Director

Ensure high standards of quality, technical excellence, and consistency across all design outputs

Promote innovation, digital tools, and BIM methodologies to enhance design performance and efficiency

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Architecture or Building Engineering Architecture (BIM/Digital specialization is a plus)

Registration with the Italian Architect Registration Board or equivalent international certification

10–12+ years of experience in architectural or multidisciplinary design

Proven experience in a Design Manager or equivalent leadership role on complex international projects

Strong experience in full design lifecycle ownership, from concept to construction

Advanced proficiency in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite, and related tools

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams

Strong decision-making skills with a high level of accountability for project outcomes

Deep understanding of construction processes, technical design, and coordination

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Strong organizational and project management capabilitiesFluency in Italian and English (additional languages are a plus)

Compensation and Employment Terms

The compensation and contractual terms will be defined based on the requirements of the position, as well as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, professional experience, and type of contractual engagement. The expected compensation for the position ranges from €45,000 to €55,000 gross per year, or the equivalent annual compensation for a consultancy arrangement, depending on the contractual framework agreed upon.

More About RIMOND

At RIMOND, we’re an international and culturally diverse team of experts driven by innovation and united by a shared vision: creating landmark projects that positively impact communities and our planet. This diversity is intentional. From the start, we've brought together passionate industry leaders people who not only excel in their fields but share our commitment to ethical values, thoughtful urban development, and the determination to make the impossible possible.

Are you ready to shape the future and turn visionary ideas into reality?

Become part of a team that doesn't just build projects,we build icons.

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This job posting is open to all candidates regardless of gender, in compliance with L.903/77 and Legislative Decree No. 198/2006.

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