Kanika Design Studio is seeking to appoint a chief design officer for its team in Limassol, Cyprus.

Company description

This executive role provides strategic leadership and oversight across architectural and interior design projects, technical specifications, FF&E standards, refurbishment and development projects, permitting, compliance, budgets and consultant management. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams and drive sustainable, innovative and commercially viable design solutions aligned with the Kanika Group’s long-term vision and operational objectives.

As a member of the group executive team, the chief design officer will contribute to executive decision-making and play a key role in the operational performance and sustainable growth of the Group.

Key responsibilities:

leading the Kanika Design Studio and overseeing internal and external multidisciplinary design teams
developing, implementing and safeguarding the Group’s architectural, interior design, FF&E and technical specification standards
overseeing hotel development, refurbishment, remodelling and technical advisory projects across the Group
coordinating complex multidisciplinary hotel design processes, including architecture, interior design, engineering, landscape architecture, lighting, acoustics, fire and life safety engineering and construction documentation
managing permitting processes, statutory compliance, technical approvals and regulatory requirements
driving sustainable, innovative and operationally effective design solutions aligned with the Group’s brand identity and commercial objectives
leading the preparation and implementation of construction methodologies, technical specifications and project documentation
providing technical guidance on feasibility studies, land planning, hotel development opportunities and operational functionality
managing consultants, technical advisors, project resources, budgets, timelines and project delivery milestones
supporting procurement processes relating to construction materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment and décor specifications
contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence and long-term development initiatives across the Kanika Group

Profile:

Master of Architecture (MArch) or a related discipline
minimum seven years’ experience in a senior leadership role
proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large, complex design projects
strong track record in design management, project delivery and executive-level decision-making
sound knowledge of technical specifications, statutory compliance, permitting and construction processes
strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management and strategic planning capabilities
excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills

Core competencies:

executive leadership and strategic decision-making
design governance, quality assurance and brand standards management
technical judgment, regulatory compliance and risk assessment
design project planning, prioritisation and delivery execution
consultant coordination, stakeholder management and team leadership
commercial acumen, cost control and budget management
innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement
resolution of complex design and technical challenges

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and reviewed directly by the Group CEO and the Group executive chairman.

Please use the ‘apply for job’ button below to submit your confidential application and include your CV and portfolio.

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