Senior Designer, APAC

The Great Room Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace design firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Designer to drive TGR's design vision across multiple APAC projects. You will oversee space planning, design quality, and brand consistency while mentoring junior designers. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to budget. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience and a strong background in architecture or interior design. Competitive remuneration and a hybrid work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

5-day hybrid work week

Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Monthly mobile allowance

Flexible medical benefits

Beautiful workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in design.
• Experience in senior or lead design management roles.
• Strong knowledge of local building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of TGR projects from concept to launch.
• Oversee the selection of finishes and furnishings.
• Mentor junior designers and manage project timelines.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Designer, APAC

As a Senior Designer at The Great Room (“TGR”), you will lead and deliver TGR’s design vision across multiple projects, from concept through construction and launch. You will oversee space planning, finishes, artwork, and styling, ensuring design quality, brand consistency, and operational requirements are met.

You will act as the senior custodian of TGR’s design standards, working closely with external design consultants and internal teams including Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Facilities. The role requires strong project leadership, cost and schedule awareness, and the ability to drive consistency while enabling innovation across projects.

You will also mentor junior designers and contribute to the ongoing evolution of TGR’s workplace design approach.

The role reports to the Design & Construction Director and will be based in Singapore, with regular travel across the APAC region.

What you’ll do

Design Leadership

• Lead the design of multiple TGR projects from concept through design development, documentation, construction, and launch.
• Define and steward the design vision for each project, ensuring alignment with TGR’s brand, hospitality standards, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the selection and specification of finishes, furniture, artwork, accessories, and greenery to deliver cohesive, experience-led spaces.
• Review base-building documentation and identify design implications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, programme, and budget.
• Partner closely with Construction and Project Management teams to ensure design feasibility, buildability, and cost efficiency through value engineering.
• Review and sign off on consultant deliverables to ensure design intent, quality, and operational performance are met.

Team & Process Management

• Lead, support, and mentor designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams including Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Facilities to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on brand.
• Establish and maintain consistent design processes, templates, and review milestones to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of TGR’s design standards, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Stay attuned to design, material, and hospitality trends that enhance the TGR member experience.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with Pre-Construction and Finance teams to develop and manage project budgets and design-to-budget strategies.
• Maintain strong financial awareness throughout all project phases, proactively managing design decisions that impact cost, timeline, and delivery.
• Support Operations and Facilities teams on capital improvement projects, applying design thinking to enhance existing spaces.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align design outcomes with broader business objectives and long-term growth strategy.

Who you are

Requirements & Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design, with substantial experience designing office, hospitality, or mixed-use environments.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead design management role overseeing multiple projects.
• Proven track record leading design from concept through construction on high-end commercial interiors across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of local building regulations, accessibility standards, and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with Revit is essential; with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Ability to read and mark-up architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings to ensure design intent and technical coordination.
• Demonstrated strength in managing design budgets, schedules, and consultant scopes to maintain control across all project phases.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts to both creative and non-design audiences.
• Experience managing cross-functional design teams and external consultant networks.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a virtual, distributed team environment and travelling for site visits and project launches.
• Commitment to modelling TGR’s values of integrity, teamwork, and ownership day to day.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive remuneration
• Career progression
• 5-day hybrid work week
• Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Monthly mobile allowance
• Flexible benefits for medical and other approved wellness, healthcare activities etc.
• Beautiful workplace environment that fosters collaboration and interactions with others from a diverse background of cultures
• Opportunity to work with various teams across regional locations

Does this sound like you?

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