Interior Designer Team Lead / Senior Interior Designer

Polymorph Recruitment; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO & EIS

Job summary

Polymorph Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Interior Designer / Team Lead in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The candidate will oversee end-to-end design from concept to handover, mentor junior designers, and liaise with Singapore HQ to align project status and staffing.

Requirements include 5+ years’ experience, a degree or diploma in interior design or related field, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kujiale, Photoshop and Revit. Travel to Singapore may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in interior design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of interior design experience with a solid portfolio.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kujiale, Photoshop and Revit.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience is desirable.
• Strong English and Mandarin communication to coordinate with regional teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process from concept to final execution, guiding junior designers.
• Act as main liaison between Johor Bahru office and Singapore HQ, reporting on progress and resources.
• Develop design proposals, space planning, concepts and mood boards per client requirements.
• Oversee execution of multiple projects concurrently and collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare drawings, floor plans, elevations and 3D visuals using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kujiale or Revit.
• Present concepts to clients and lead meetings with revisions as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and drive continuous improvement and design excellence.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Kujiale

Photoshop

Revit

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is a Singapore-based interior design firm established in 2021, with a strong portfolio of residential projects (landed houses and apartments) and commercial spaces including schools, shophouses and offices. Having recently opened a new branch office in Johor, they are looking for an Interior Designer Team Lead / Senior Interior Designer to be the key figure in the Johor Bahru office, overseeing the entire design process from new lead to project handover, and increasingly mentoring junior designers and supervising project execution as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process from concept to final execution, managing junior designers and project members where necessary.
• Act as the main liaison between the Johor Bahru office and the Singapore headquarters, reporting directly to the Managing Director on project status, design progress, team performance and resource needs.
• Develop design proposals, space planning solutions, concepts and mood boards tailored to client requirements, function and budget.
• Oversee the execution of multiple residential and commercial interior design projects concurrently.
• Prepare and present technical drawings, floor plans, elevations and 3D visuals using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kujiale or Revit.
• Present concepts to clients, leading meetings and revisions as required.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects and suppliers, and conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and design issues.
• Work with the procurement team to prepare quotations and material costings.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering continuous improvement and design excellence.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of interior design experience with a solid portfolio of completed projects (portfolio required).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Kujiale, Photoshop and Revit.
• Proven experience in team leadership or mentoring is highly desirable.
• Strong creative flair and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills, able to deliver quality work within deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin to coordinate with regional teams and clients.
• Willing to travel for site meetings and to the Singapore headquarters when necessary.

REMUNERATION PACKAGES:

• Basic Salary: RM10,000 to RM15,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Working Days

5.5 days (Monday to Saturday, 44-hour work week)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm; Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm