The Role:
As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead from the front – collaborating closely with clients and teams to shape innovative design solutions. You’ll guide high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects from early concept through to delivery, bringing a hands-on approach, sharp design thinking, and a strong understanding of local context.
You’ll also have the opportunity to step into a leadership role within our Hong Kong team, helping grow and mentor designers while contributing to the studio’s future direction.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Associate who is ready to take the next career step in an Interior Design Leadership role, this is your opportunity to work for a locally based global design practice, working on project opportunities across Asia and Southeast Asia.
You will be a team leader on design led projects, supported by a wider global team & resources.
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional design studio environment.
- Team leadership experience with a strong portfolio of interior workplace design projects for large or complex organisations.
- Proven ability to lead projects independently or in collaboration with a principal.
- Confidence presenting to clients and running workshops or stakeholder sessions.
- Strong design sensibility, backed by practical delivery and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in tools like Revit, Adobe Suite, and other design/delivery platforms.
- A degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
- Local project and client experience, with a solid network in the design and built environment sector.
- Proven ability to lead commercial interior design projects, communicate ideas clearly, and influence outcomes.
- Strong commercial acumen – you understand how to manage budgets and project financials.
- You have a strong focus on design quality, collaboration, and professional development.
Why Hassell?
- Work on large-scale, high-profile projects with a globally recognised design firm.
- Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team of designers.
- Shape the future of workplace design while enjoying a hands-on role.
- Be part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.
- A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
- Inter-studio transfer opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits
- Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program.
- Study assistance.
Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.
Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.
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Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.