Hassell

architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design

StudioManager

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Studio Manager at Hassell. Skills: studio operations management, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, business insight, team leadership. Manage day-to-day studio operations. ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency within our Business Support team”

Industry & Context.

architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design
Problems you'll solve

The ability to understand the studio's overall operations and takes proactive measures to improve any underperforming areas

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in a similar role as a studio or office manager for a large and diverse workplace, Exceptional leadership skills, Demonstrates initiative, forward planning, and a sense of responsibility for tasks and outcomes, Engaging effectively with team members and stakeholders, High level of business insight, specifically within the construction or design sector, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Capable and willing to coach and mentor others, Fostering connections across professional networks, clients, and colleagues within Hassell, An Ownership Mindset, A history of proactive pursuit of new ideas, continuous learning, and seizing growth opportunities, Keen Attention to Detail: monitors business performance drivers, The ability to understand the studio's overall operations and takes proactive measures to improve any underperforming areas, A dedication to maintaining strict adherence to Professional Practice Group processes, project reporting, and cash collections, ensuring operational integrity and efficiency

Nice to Have

Ideally gain in architecture, design, or similar sectors

What You'll Do.

Manage day-to-day studio operations

ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency within our Business Support team

oversee premises management to maintain an optimal work environment

Collaborate closely with our Practice Leaders to achieve top-notch project outcomes and foster a thriving work environment

Commit to embodying and promoting HASSELL's core values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with our Practice Leaders; engaging effectively with team members and stakeholders; Fostering connections across professional networks, clients, and colleagues within Hassell

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

project reporting

Full Job Description

With eight design studios spread around the world, chances are you’ve seen our work before. We work across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design - a rich multi-disciplinary mix of skills and perspectives that unlocks the economic, social and cultural value of projects. We combine our creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design, and we regularly collaborate with experts and partners from further afield. Through our work, we're trying to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities - and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world. We're seeking a Studio Manager to join our team in Melbourne! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting our Regional Manager, Practice Leaders, and Principals. Your primary focus will revolve around the smooth administration and management of our studio. Here's what you'll be responsible for: * Manage day-to-day studio operations, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency within our Business Support team. You'll also oversee premises management to maintain an optimal work environment. * Collaborate closely with our Practice Leaders to achieve top-notch project outcomes and foster a thriving work environment for our talented teams. * Commit to embodying and promoting HASSELL's core values. ## Qualifications Experience in a similar role as a studio or office manager for a large and diverse workplace, ideally gain in architecture, design, or similar sectors. The ideal candidate for this role embodies a comprehensive set of skills and qualities: * Exceptional leadership skills that inspire and guide teams effectively through challenges. * Demonstrates initiative, forward planning, and a strong sense of responsibility for tasks and outcomes. * Excels in collaborative environments, engaging effectively with team members and stakeholders. * Possesses a high level of business insight, specifically within the constructi

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