Interior Design Project Manager, Retail & Corporate Client Projects

The role:

You will help manage client projects from early concept through to completion—coordinating internal teams, reviewing design work, and communicating with clients and contractors. This role is not the lead designer, but someone who keeps projects organised, on track, and clearly communicated.

Responsibilities

Design Coordination

• Review design materials, drawings, and documents before they go to clients
• Check for clarity, consistency, and alignment with the project brief and budget
• Provide clear feedback to designers and technical teams
• Flag major design or creative issues to senior leadership

Client Communication

• Serve as the main daily contact for clients
• Present project progress clearly
• Turn client feedback into actionable tasks for the team
• Manage expectations on timelines, deliverables, and approvals

Technical Coordination

• Review CAD drawings, technical packages, and contractor documents
• Work with the technical team to ensure drawings are complete and feasible
• Communicate with contractors and suppliers to resolve design or technical questions
• Track RFIs, samples, and consultant feedback

Project Management

• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate designers, CAD team, vendors, and contractors
• Track progress and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Flag scope changes, delays, or budget issues early
• Support invoicing by tracking approvals and deliverables