Project Director

ARTARMON, SYDNEYINDUSTRIAL DESIGNFULL TIME
Award-Winning Projects
We have an opportunity for a Senior Industrial Designer to join our interdisciplinary practice. This leadership role would suit someone with 15+ years of industrial design experience and will provide the opportunity to work on Tier 1 projects.
As a Project Director, this role will lead an interdisciplinary team with ultimate accountability for its commercial success, design excellence, ownership of client and stakeholder relationships and team management. You will oversee all project-related stages, from concept to completion, and have a keen eye for detail and quality control. This role is supported by a Project Administrator to assist with the general operational and commercial administrative workload.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:Contribute to supporting Tilt’s growth and industry influenceResponsible for data integrity across all operational systemsManage project pipeline, resources,and reportingMentor and develop expertise of team
Project Delivery:Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale projectsManaging Client RelationshipsReview projects, risks, and inform decision-making across the division
Sales:Manage Tier 1 client relationshipsSupport existing client relationships and new business sales as requiredLead contract negotiations
Finance:Develop strategies to maintain financial growthAccountable for the financials of all projects – hourly rates, invoicing, pay claims, retention, variationsReview and approve client invoicesOversee division responsibility for cash flow analysis and reporting
About You
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can motivate and influence others to drive better outcomes. With high energy and a hands-on approach, you will have a sharp attention to detail, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. Strong interpersonal skills and a natural ease with client relationships are key for this role, as is the ability to work confidently both independently and within a team.
What you’ll need for this role:A Degree or higher in industrial design or engineering disciplines.Minimum 15+ years demonstrated experience and ability to take large-scale design projects from concept to completion.Commercial acumen, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.Exceptional communication skills (written/verbal) with an ability to present to senior stakeholders.Leadership quality and ability to influence and mentor.An ability to work autonomously on multiple projects simultaneously.Advanced CAD modelling skills (Solidworks / Onshape / Rhino etc.)At the time of application, it is essential to have legal rights to work in Australia (an Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency).You must reside in Sydney and be able to commute and work from our Artarmon Studio.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to talk. Please send your CV and cover letter to: studio@tilt.id