Senior Interior Designer (workplace/ commercial)

Stoked Associates; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoked Associates, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an experienced interior designer with 7–10 years in corporate/commercial interiors to lead multiple projects from concept to completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, and teams, produce construction drawings, and collaborate with vendors and clients.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in SketchUp/Enscape/CAD, with AI tools a plus. Join a design-focused studio that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years minimum professional work experience with a focus on Corporate/ Commercial Interiors.
• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven ability to handle clients and manage projects independently from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in Sketchup, Enscape, renderings, CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and MS Office tools. Animation walkthrough capability will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing error-free drawings.
• Knowledge of Generative AI tools (e.g. CHatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Narva, Claude) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to producing conceptual and fully executed designs with strong creative design ideas, out-of-the-box preferred.
• Have their finger on the pulse of current Furniture, Material, Finish, and Design for commercial interiors.
• Manage project-specific budget, schedule, workload, and staffing with little Principal oversight.
• Create Construction Documents independently.
• Have the ability to work with multiple clients, and on multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Collaborate, within project teams and with vendors and consultants, to produce successful design outcomes.
• Be motivated to participate in and support firm Business Development activities.
• Provide mentorship and leadership support to other team members.
• Determine client’s goal and requirements of the project and prepare concept and design proposals with workplace strategy.
• To lead initial concept presentation and project meetings.
• Prepare full set conceptual drawings in 2D and 3D presentation and layout plan as well as to prepare conceptual design and sample material board.
• Determine cost and project requirements in the budgeting phase.
• Time management for Design Phase, Tender Phase, Construction Phase and Completion Phase.
• Quality control and site inspection pre and post construction to meet client goals.
• Able to handle professional design activities across a wide variety of project types and to lead staff, as well as assist senior leaders, in production, project management, client management, and related responsibilities.
• Able to handle wide variety of project types and complex professional design activities, including: predesign, programming, visioning, spatial planning, materials, finishes, detailing, FF&E, lighting specifications, and code requirements.

Skills

Corporate Interiors

Project Management

Client Liaison

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Enscape

CAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Stoked Associates is an award winning interior design studio with nearly five decades of combined experience across diverse sectors of the interior design field. The team approaches every project uniquely, guided by human-centric thinking and a focus on how people feel and interact within spaces. Design solutions are developed not only through spatial form and aesthetics, but also with the intent to enhance user experience through the senses. The studio is committed to honest, transparent creative work and values integrity in both design and client relationships. We Are Looking for the Right Fit!

Role Description

Our growing studio is seeking agile, authentic, and collaborative professionals to join our team. Located in Kuala Lumpur, we are a studio of passionate, energetic, and highly motivated individuals. Together, our team of talented interior designers and project team, create powerful and unexpected, award-winning designs. Status quo is not an option in our work. As a team of passionate designers working together, we rely on our team members to be agile and flexible, humble but driven, with a client-focused mindset. We are results-driven and utilize our broad skillsets on multiple, fast-paced projects every day.

• Contribute to producing conceptual and fully executed designs with strong creative design ideas, out-of-the-box preferred!
• Have their finger on the pulse of current Furniture, Material, Finish, and Design for commercial interiors.
• Manage project-specific budget, schedule, workload, and staffing with little Principal oversight.
• Create Construction Documents independently.
• Have the ability to work with multiple clients, and on multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Contribute to producing conceptual and fully executed designs.
• Collaborate, within project teams and with vendors and consultants, to produce successful design outcomes.
• Be motivated to participate in and support firm Business Development activities.
• Provide mentorship and leadership support to other team members.
• Determine client’s goal and requirements of the project and prepare concept and design proposals with workplace strategy.
• To lead initial concept presentation and project meetings.
• Prepare full set conceptual drawings in 2D and 3D presentation and layout plan as well as to prepare conceptual design and sample material board.
• Determine cost and project requirements in the budgeting phase.
• Time management for Design Phase, Tender Phase, Construction Phase and Completion Phase.
• Quality control and site inspection pre and post construction to meet client goals.
• Able to handle professional design activities across a wide variety of project types and to lead staff, as well as assist senior leaders, in production, project management, client management, and related responsibilities.
• Able to handle wide variety of project types and complex professional design activities, including: predesign, programming, visioning, spatial planning, materials, finishes, detailing, FF&E, lighting specifications, and code requirements.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years minimum professional work experience with a focus on Corporate/ Commercial Interiors.
• Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven ability to handle clients and manage projects independently from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in Sketchup, Enscape, renderings, CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and MS Office tools. Animation walkthrough capability will be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing error-free drawings.
• Knowledge of Generative AI tools (e.g. CHatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, Narva, Claude) is an advantage.