Senior Associate - Interior Designer

Hassell Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work

Study assistance

Training programs

People Coach program

Job summary

Hassell Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Associate to lead workplace and commercial interior projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with clients and teams to shape innovative design solutions. You will guide projects with hands-on leadership, strong design thinking, and an understanding of local context.

You’ll have opportunities to step into a leadership role within Hassell’s Hong Kong team, mentoring designers and influencing the studio’s future direction across Asia and Southeast

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in design studios and on workplace projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently or with a principal and present to clients.
• Strong design sensibility with delivery, documentation, and software proficiency (Revit, Adobe Suite).

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on workplace and commercial interior projects from concept through delivery.
• Mentor designers in the Hong Kong team and contribute to studio direction.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teams

Team leadership

Lead projects

Client presentation

Design sensibility

Commercial interior design

Budgeting

Design quality

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Interior Design or Interior Architecture degree

Local project experience network

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.
• Strongcommercialacumen–youunderstandhowtomanagebudgetsandprojectfinancials.
• 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.

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