Senior Designer

CHO Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHO associates is seeking a Senior Designer based in Singapore/Kuala Lumpur to lead interior design for workplace transformation projects. You will collaborate with project managers, designers, and contractors through concept development to construction administration, delivering design solutions for medium to large-scale environments.

The role requires 5+ years in workplace interiors, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor junior designers while maintaining design integrity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in workplace interiors.
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), InDesign.
• Experience working as a designer on mid-to-large scale workplace projects.
• Strong conceptual design talent with a portfolio of signature works.
• Keen eye for detail with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional people skills with ability to work with and manage teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Experience maintaining design integrity from concept to on-site construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver and win design presentation opportunities for new medium sized projects on a consistent basis.
• Develop client solutions and solve complex problems.
• Brainstorm with in-house strategic planners to consider new solutions that address cultural opportunities in each project.
• Interface with clients to ensure smooth project delivery from inception to closure.
• Establish and maintain trust between project team, client and stakeholders.
• Supervise the work and progress of design team drawings, studies and specifications across multiple projects.
• Mentor and coach junior designers to enhance teamwork and skill-building.
• Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to share design and construction expertise.

Skills

English proficiency

People skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Design

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

MS Office

InDesign

Job description

What Is The Job?

CHO associates is looking for a Senior Designer to be based in Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, who will work with a team of project managers, interior designers, and contractors in the design and delivery of medium to large scale workplace transformation projects.

The successful Senior Designer will be involved in all project stages from concept development to design documentation, through to construction administration. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepare, deliver and win design presentation opportunities for new medium sized projects on a consistent basis
• To develop client solutions and solve complex problems
• Brainstorm with in-house strategic planners to consider new solutions that address cultural opportunities in each project and redefine our understanding of every day paradigms
• Interface consistently and proactively with clients to ensure a smooth project delivery from inception to closure
• Establish and maintain a high level of trust between the project team, client and other project stakeholders
• Supervises the work and progress of Design team drawings, studies, specifications and other project tasks on multiple projects
• Mentor and coach junior designers for enhances teamwork and skill-building
• Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to share design and construction expertise in order to create inventive, well-crafted environments

Who Are You?

The successful Senior Designer must possess a demonstrated enthusiasm for considering design impact at multiple scales and contributing to design projects that emerge from a deep consideration of human interaction, from the scale of individual to the urban context.

As the successful Senior Designer, you will have the following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in workplace interiors
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), in Design
• Experience working as a designer on mid-to-large scale workplace projects
• Strong conceptual design talent and can provide a portfolio of signature works
• Keen eye for detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-moving, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work with and manage teams
• Strong planning, organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong experience in maintaining design integrity from design concept to on-site construction.
• Experience proactively mentoring younger designers and promoting a positive attitude
• Ability to move from small project to big picture perspective in order to develop a holistic strategy geared toward design deliverables
• Fluency in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills