Senior Associate - Interior Designer

Hassell Services; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work policy

Training opportunities

Study assistance

Job summary

Hassell Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Associate to lead workplace and commercial interior projects from concept to delivery, guiding through hands-on design thinking and strong local context.

Youll also have the opportunity to step into a leadership role within our Hong Kong team, mentoring designers and contributing to the studio’s future direction across Asia.

Qualifications

• 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.
• You have a strong focus on design quality, collaboration, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace and commercial interior projects from concept through delivery with hands-on design leadership.
• Mentor designers and collaborate with the wider global team to shape studio direction.

Skills

Team leadership

Client collaboration

Presentation skills

Stakeholder workshops

Design delivery

Revit

Adobe Suite

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

With eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.

Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us.

At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Job Description

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’relookingforan experienced Senior Associate who is readytotakethenext 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional design studio environment.
• Team leadership experiencewith a strong portfolio of interior workplace designprojects 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.
• Localprojectandclientexperience,withasolidnetworkinthedesignandbuiltenvironment sector.
• Provenabilitytoleadcommercialinteriordesignprojects,communicateideasclearly,and influence outcomes.
• You have a strong focus on design quality, collaboration, and professionaldevelopment.

Additional Information

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
• 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.

We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them.

Submit your CV and professional portfolio.

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.