At Common Ground Trails, we are proud of our hardworking but supportive and fun culture and working environment that fosters creativity and excellence. Our awesome team plans, designs, and constructs incredible mountain bike trails, bike parks, pump tracks, and facilities across Australia. As our company grows, we are looking for great people to join our team and help us achieve our vision of reshaping the world to create outdoor enthusiasts. Located in beautiful Margaret River, our head office is on the trails with riding, hiking, and running in all directions. We also have teams working remotely across Australia and Canada in a number of equally amazing locations. We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to base in our Margaret River office and lead our Design function. This position is critical in developing and improving our Design function, providing leadership and mentoring to our talented team, and delivering outstanding projects that exceed expectations.
The position: As Design Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our design projects, from initial concept to final completion. You will provide leadership, mentor team members, build strong client relationships, and ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. You will also take on a large portion of design work.
Responsibilities: Leadership and management of the Design function, continuously improving processes, monitoring and managing budgets, and identifying and developing new business opportunities;Overseeing the Design Team, including project allocation, quality control, training, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews;Serving as the primary client liaison for all design projects, fostering strong, long-term relationships;Conducting and bringing creative ideas and insights to design meetings and project development;Managing the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects;Developing conceptual and detailed designs along with construction documentation;Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and software advancements.Our perfect candidate will have: A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field;5+ years of experience in landscape architecture, preferably in mountain bike trails, bike parks, pump tracks, skate parks, or related fields;3-5 years in a management or project management role;Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team;Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks (or similar CAD software) and 3D modelling/rendering tools like Twinmotion;Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);A strong understanding of and passion for mountain biking or BMX.Our preference is that the Design Manager is based in our Margaret River office. We may consider a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate. This position requires travel to project sites as necessary.
What we offer: An opportunity to join a progressive, growing business in a developing and evolving industry where your contribution will have a meaningful and positive impact on the world;A hardworking, fun working culture and team, where we do a great job because we enjoy where we work and the legends we work with;Clients and projects that will energise you. We push the boundaries to design and construct innovative mountain bike trails, pump tracks, bike parks, and facilities across Australia;A working base in our Margaret River office;Outstanding mentorship from recognised industry leaders and subject matter experts, as well as opportunities to develop in our growing company and your career;A great salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated abilities.More about who we are: Our team consists of experienced, skilled, and talented landscape architects, urban designers, trail builders, and other professionals who work together to achieve exceptional results.
We provide professional services in planning, design, and construction. Additionally, we are avid mountain bikers and trail users, and we bring our passion to every project we undertake, whether it's a major destination development or a small-scale volunteer project. Our portfolio includes numerous successful public and private projects that have received acclaim.
Our work is exciting, it's fast-paced, it's challenging, and it's fun. We get to stand back at the end of a project and see what we've built. Our trails and tracks encourage people to get outdoors, be active, and connect with nature. This helps to create outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards, and we feel really good about this.
Apply now: If you are interested in working with us as a Design Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via Seek by attaching a cover letter and your resume, and addressing the criteria mentioned above. If you have any questions, please contact Katie at ****** or call 0499 464 564. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
All applications will be held in strict confidence.
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