Design Manager (Residential) Design Manager required for our client a highly reputable turnkey fit-out contractor specialising in residential student accommodation, and hotels based in North Dublin (with offices/operations in the with operations throughout the Dublin area.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, design-focused company where you'll combine active design delivery with team oversight and contribute to shaping standards as the business expands across diverse sectors.
If you're looking to join a passionate, creative team with high ownership and visible impact in a supportive environment, this may be the role for you.
We are ideally looking for a Design Manager with strong residential design experience in Ireland (or similar fast-paced markets).
Requirements: Proven experience as a Design Manager, Lead Designer, or Senior Designer Strong hands-on design background in residential fit-out/interiors (apartments, showhouses, etc.) A portfolio demonstrating both creative design concepts and successful execution/delivery Experience managing and mentoring other designers/team members Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (clients, contractors, subcontractors, procurement) Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
Ability to balance hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities Experience in a fast-paced, growing environment ideally helping scale or mature a design function Must speak fluent English and be eligible to work in Ireland Role: Deliver high-quality design work across key projects from tender stage to completion Set and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices Review and refine design concepts, layouts, and final outputs Plan and prioritise design work to meet tight deadlines Collaborate closely with clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and procurement teams Provide constructive feedback and support performance development for team members Actively contribute to shaping the daily working environment within the design office and showroom Help create a collaborative, inspiring, and well-organised design space Play a key role in growing the business through design thinking, ideas, and leadership Salary: Basic salary circa €80k - €90k + package Competitive benefits (details discussed on application) If you are a Design Manager considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Declan Hasson on for a confidential discussion.
GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent.
GPC has 27 years experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.
Skills: Design Manager Residential