HOW PROJECT MANAGER WORKS. A SHORT EXPLANATION ABOUT JOB DESCRIPTION AT GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPANY AS PROJECT MANAGER SINCE 2009
PLAYERS DIAGRAM
In premium design business involves three main players in each project. T h e c l i e n t w i t h g rea t d rea m s a n d e x p e c ta t i o n s , the designer who combines science and art and translates ideas into creative designs, and the last player, the manufacturer making the designs come true to life. The cooperation might be productive but when it faces difficulties, the Project Manager will promptly tackle the problems, connect with the collaborators and make sure the project is complete.
CLIENT & DESIGN H i g h e x p e c ta t i o n f ro m c l i e n t s m a y b r i n g s a l o t pressure to the designer as well as the problem of ver y limited budget , impossible deadline, and insufficient information from clients. Aside from that, there might be a miscommunication, the client's lack of understanding in the design process and production stages, and inconclusive opinions. All of these factors could brings obstruction to a design project.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION Some of the stages involved when it comes to developing a new product are design, manufacture, sales, purchasing, cost, and transportation. It is the task of the project manager to consider the stages following design in order to tr y and eliminate any potential problems. Having a project manager ensures that any designs that the designer comes up with can be made. It requires a vast body of knowledge and understanding of the material and its process in order for a great design to take shape. In many cases, the design project may encounters a d i ff i c u l t c h a l l e n g e b e c a u s e n o t e v e r y d e s i g n e r h a s a s u ff i c i e n t k n o w l e d g e o n t h e l i m i ta t i o n o f m a t e r i a l a n d production process especially when it comes to large scale projects.
There are many factors involved when it comes to designing and manufacturing more than just a dozen pieces of products.Each individual product is composed of a variety of unassembled parts. And each part is composed of both major and minor details with different ranges of difficulties in terms of the manufacturing process. One important factor that could greatly effect the design result is the materials and technology. Now a day, new materials and technology a re co n s ta n t l y b e i n g d e v e l o p e d . T h e p ro ce s s o f m a te r i a l re s ea rc h e s i s c r u c i a l i n o rd e r to f i n d t h e r i g h t c h o i ce o f material. It required someone with a practical knowledge of all these aspects in order to turn design ideas into reality.
WORKING & SKILL The problems stated earlier commonly occurred in both large and small scale projects. In a design project, there are many parties involved in each and ever y design stages. And a lot of these problems arise from the the lack of understanding between each parties involved. By having a project manager as an intermediary, these problem would be eliminated and help smoothen the work process which brings great result .
Problem & Requirement Analysis Timeframe Setting Cost Control & Management Information Gathering & Conclusion Project Status Update Communication & Negotiation Risk Forecast & Prevention Sourcing For Supplier Production Possibility Evaluation Create Drawing & Worksheet Production Plan & Supervision Problem Solving & Report Set Up QC Terms & Regulation Delivery Planning
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TRUE 2012 10 tiers of New Year gift set , with environmental- friendly materials, makes a practical and functional eco product.
Billing : x. xxx . xxx Baht Duration : 8 Months
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CPN 2013 4 tiers of New Year gift set representing the leader of lifestyles as CPN entering the international market
Billing : x. xxx . xxx Baht Duration : 8 Months
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TOYOTA LEASING The wooden radio with MP3 player expresses the driving towards the bright future along with trusted partnership.
Billing : x. xxx . xxx Baht Duration : 5 Months
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AQUA The Onsen bath set , a welcoming gift from the ultimate luxury condominium
Billing : xxx . xxx Baht Duration : 3 Months
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