Owen Daniels
Design Manager
Design Manager at Owen Daniels, based in Henley-on-Thames, South East England, paying £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £70,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Graphic Designer
About 32% above the going rate for graphic designer
Reference 57493151
About the role
Are you an experienced Design Manager or Senior Designer looking for your next opportunity within the façade sector? Do you have strong technical drawing skills and the ability to manage your own workload or lead a small design team? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
Our client, a well-established business within the façade sector, is seeking a Design Manager to join their team in Henley-on-Thames. The successful candidate will be an autonomous and technically capable designer who can manage projects, coordinate design work, and support or lead a small team. This role would suit either a senior designer ready to step into management or an experienced Design Manager who remains hands-on with technical drawing.
Design Manager
Permanent Position
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Henley-on-Thames
Design Manager
Job Description
• Manage façade design projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring designs are delivered accurately and on programme
• Produce and review detailed technical drawings and design information for façade systems
• Manage your own workload and priorities while coordinating the work of a small design team
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve design and technical queries
• Review designs for technical accuracy, compliance, buildability, and quality
• Support project planning, design programmes, and coordination across multiple projects
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers where required
• Attend design meetings and provide technical input throughout project delivery
Design Manager
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
• Strong experience within the façade sector, ideally in a design, technical, or design management position
• Proven ability to produce and interpret detailed technical drawings
• Experience managing design projects and coordinating workloads
• Strong understanding of façade systems, construction, and technical design principles
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Experience managing or mentoring a small design team would be advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A hands-on approach to design — comfortable both managing projects and producing drawings
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Reference: 57493151 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · Listed via Owen Daniels
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