Facade Designer

Buro Happold Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

MPF contribution

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Housing tax efficiencies

Discretionary bonus

International projects

Global network of experts

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a talented Façade Designer to join our growing façade team. You will work on complex projects across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, translating architectural vision into buildable, high-performing façades.

The role covers concept to construction, with responsibility for drawings, submissions, and coordination with clients and consultants. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino, plus strong English communication, is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino (Grasshopper).
• Solid understanding of façade systems, construction principles and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Drive design excellence through analytical and innovative thinking.
• Develop façade concepts and solutions using 2D and 3D design tools.
• Translate architectural intent into technically robust and buildable façade designs.
• Prepare sketches, drawings and presentations for proposals and design reviews.
• Support and prepare Building Department submissions.
• Assist in the technical development of façade systems with materials like aluminium, steel, concrete, stone, glass and timber.
• Review project specifications for compliance with design and statutory requirements.
• Ensure façade design intent is maintained through all project stages.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, BD officers, contractors and other consultants.
• Contribute to project meetings and design workshops.
• Manage full drawing packages, detailing, coordination and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sustainability awareness

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino (Grasshopper)

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Façade Designer to join our growing façade team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile projects across Asia Pacific, Middle East and beyond, collaborating with leading architects, contractors and international consultants. If you enjoy turning architectural vision into buildable, high‑performing façades and thrive at the intersection of design, engineering and sustainability - this role is for you.

Key Duties

As a Façade Designer, you will play a key role throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept to construction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving design excellence through critical, analytical and innovative thinking.
• Developing façade concepts and solutions using 2D and 3D design tools.
• Translating architectural intent into technically robust and buildable façade designs.
• Preparing sketches, drawings and presentations for proposals and design reviews.
• Supporting and preparing Building Department submissions.
• Assisting in the technical development of façade systems using materials such as aluminium, steel, concrete, stone, glass and timber.
• Reviewing project specifications and ensuring full compliance with design and statutory requirements.
• Ensuring façade design intent is maintained through all project stages.
• Coordinating closely with clients, architects, BD officers, contractors and other consultants.
• Actively contributing to project meetings and design workshops.
• You will be responsible for full drawing packages, detailing, coordination and presentations, while responding proactively to evolving architectural designs and project requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Degree / Higher Diploma (or above) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino (Grasshopper)
• Solid experience in preparation of BD submissions
• Good understanding of façade systems, construction principles and design coordination
• Awareness of sustainability, whole‑life design and performance‑based thinking
• Experience across all design stages, with strong knowledge of Hong Kong and China projects
• Middle East project experience is an advantage
• Confident communicator, comfortable working in multi‑disciplinary and international teams
• Professional proficiency in English, (Cantonese & Mandarin advantageous)

Desirable

• Knowledge of building physics: ventilation, thermal performance, solar gain and glare control
• Basic understanding of façade structural design principles
• Familiarity with BIM 360 / ACC workflows

What we offer

• Annual leave -20 days leave per year or the option of 15 days leave with 5 days leave pay.
• Competitive MPF contribution.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Tax efficiencies for housing.
• Discretionary pay review and bonus.
• International project and transfer/secondment opportunities.
• Global network of experts in the Facades discipline for knowledge-share and collaboration opportunities.
• A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

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