AWX Executive is proud to present an exceptional opportunity for a Design Manager to play a defining role on a landmark, high-rise mixed-use development in Surfers Paradise.
This is not a conventional design management position. It is a chance to shape a project that will leave a lasting architectural imprint on the Gold Coast skyline — balancing design elegance, commercial precision, and construction reality.
The Opportunity
Working on the client/developer side, you will sit at the intersection of vision and delivery — guiding the design narrative from concept through to construction completion.
Embedded within a lean, highly experienced and forward-thinking team, you will act as the critical connector between consultants, internal stakeholders, and construction partners — ensuring every design decision is buildable, commercially aligned, and architecturally compelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion the design process across all phases — from feasibility through to delivery
- Provide hands-on input into design direction, ensuring alignment with project vision and market positioning
- Drive design quality, coordination and consultant performance
- Lead design resolution throughout the construction phase, maintaining alignment with approved documentation, programme and cost parameters
- Collaborate closely with contractors and consultants to resolve complex site-based challenges in real time
- Oversee the preparation of design and construction tender packages
- Review submissions to ensure alignment with design intent, cost objectives and buildability
- Partner with construction teams to ensure clear, coordinated and effective documentation
- Act as the key interface between development, design and delivery teams
- Contribute to broader project outcomes, including market positioning and commercial success
- Balance aesthetics, compliance, cost and functionality across all design decisions
- Navigate regulatory frameworks (ADG, BCA) with confidence
- Continuously refine design outcomes to meet evolving project and market demands
- 10+ years’ experience in architecture or design management
- Proven client-side or developer-side experience on large-scale projects
- Strong track record managing design through construction
- Deep understanding of codes, construction methods, and technical documentation
- Proficient in tools such as Revit, ArchiCAD or SketchUp
- A hands-on, solutions-focused leader who thrives in complexity
- Naturally collaborative, commercially aware, and creatively driven
- Be part of a defining Surfers Paradise development
- Work on the client side, influencing real outcomes
- Join a team that values design thinking, agility, and intelligent problem-solving
- Contribute to a project where architecture meets ambition
For further information, please contact Malissa at malissa.catania@awxexec.com.au
