Senior Concept Designer

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex Group is seeking a Senior Concept Designer to drive concept design and early-stage services across complex exteriors. This client-facing leadership role requires turning innovative concepts into buildable, cost-effective solutions while collaborating with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers and internal teams from early engagement to tender.

You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, balance design ambition with budget and programme, and develop strategies that win projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline; relevant industry experience considered.
• Strong design and commercial experience in building exteriors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of building systems and technical design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design and technical strategy for top tier projects.
• Present innovative, commercially viable solutions to clients, architects, and consultants.
• Lead and mentor designers and engineers throughout the design/assist process.
• Coordinate design, tendering, QS, project management, and supply-chain teams.
• Oversee early-stage system design, engineering checks, value engineering, and tender information.
• Explore material, procurement, prototyping, and installation options to support successful delivery.
• Build strong client and consultant relationships while identifying new market opportunities.

Skills

Concept design

Team leadership

Client engagement

Building exteriors

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Revit

Job description

Aurex Group is partnering with a leading global contractor to identify a Senior Concept Designer to drive concept design and early stage services across complex exteriors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a client-facing leadership opportunity for a commercially minded design professional who can turn innovative concepts into buildable, cost-effective solutions. You will work closely with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers and internal teams to shape winning project strategies from early engagement through tender.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design and technical strategy for top tier projects.
• Present innovative, commercially viable solutions to clients, architects, and consultants.
• Lead and mentor designers and engineers throughout the design/assist process.
• Coordinate design, tendering, QS, project management, and supply-chain teams.
• Oversee early-stage system design, engineering checks, value engineering, and tender information.
• Explore material, procurement, prototyping, and installation options to support successful delivery.
• Build strong client and consultant relationships while identifying new market opportunities.

To be considered

• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline; relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Strong design and commercial experience within building exteriors or related construction sectors.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Solid knowledge of building systems, materials, building science and technical design processes.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance design ambition, budget, programme and buildability.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, able to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing complex projects and multiple workstreams.