Executive/ Senior Executive - Design & Fit-Out Services

Sunway Malls; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shopping mall operator in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Executive/Senior Executive for Design & Fit-Out Services. Responsibilities include reviewing tenant design submissions, providing design direction, managing fit-out coordination, and conducting site visits to ensure compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong creative skills. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu required, with advantage for additional languages.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with current design trends in retail or commercial design.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Melayu; knowledge of Chinese or Tamil is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review tenant design submissions and provide comments.
• Provide design direction and store planning advice.
• Monitor fit-out coordination with tenants’ teams.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with approved designs.

Skills

Creative aptitude

Design software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Architecture or Interior Design

Job description

Executive/ Senior Executive - Design & Fit-Out Services

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Review and provide comments on tenant concept design submissions for their outlets.

Provide design direction and store planning advice to tenants and their appointed designers.

Perform hands‑on fit‑out coordination with tenants’ fit‑out teams.

Conduct regular site visits to monitor and verify that all works comply with approved submissions and mall regulations.

Coordinate with internal departments (Leasing, Procurement, and Facility Management) to ensure all landlord provisions and tenant requests are properly addressed.

Conduct inspections with tenants and superiors upon project completion, prior to business commencement.

Execute assigned interior design projects as required.

Regularly update the mall master plan, tenancy plans, and landlord provision schedules to ensure information accuracy and currency.

Assist in tenancy design and fit‑out services for upcoming shopping mall projects when required.

Undertake any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

At least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Familiarity with current design trends, preferably in retail or commercial design.

Strong creative aptitude with proficiency in design software and tools.

Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu; proficiency in vernacular languages such as Chinese or Tamil is an added advantage.

Able to manage multiple design and fit‑out projects concurrently.

Possesses good interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How would you rate your English language skills?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Fit Out Executive?
• How many years' experience do you have as an interior designer?