Senior Interior Designer

Surbana Jurong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAA, part of the Surbana Jurong Group, is seeking a qualified architectural/interior design professional to contribute to concept design and development for diverse healthcare and related projects.

The role involves creating detailed drawings with 3D modelling and Revit, selecting materials, coordinating with consultants, and visiting sites to ensure design integrity. Strong CAD and BIM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in architectural and/or interior design roles.
• Familiarity with Revit is essential.
• Strong design, CAD and 3D modelling software skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concept design and development for architectural and interior projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections) using 3D modelling, Revit.
• Support material and finish selections; draft specifications.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate project activities.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure design adherence.
• Assist with project documentation and tender preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities. From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies. At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it. SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

The Opportunity

• Concept Design Support: Assist in the development of architectural and interior design concepts, contributing to the creation of cohesive and functional spaces.
• Design Development: Assist in the creation and refinement of design concepts, incorporating both architectural and interior design considerations to meet client briefs, budgets, and timelines. Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
• Drafting & Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, including floor plans, elevations, and sections, using 3D modelling, Revit, and other design software. Prepare presentations to clients, using graphic and design software.
• Material and Finish Selection: Assist in the selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings that align with design intent and project requirements. Preparing drafts of material specifications and schedule of finishes
• Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings to understand design preferences and provide updates on project progress.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with senior team members to coordinate project activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Documentation & Administration: Assist in project documentation and tender preparation, ensuring all architectural and interior design components are accurately represented.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in both architecture and interior design.
• Work closely with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters, facilitating the integration of architectural and interior design perspectives.
• Perform other project-related duties as required

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in architectural and/or interior design roles is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare interiors is an advantage.
• Well-versed in design, CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Revit is essential.
• Strong attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organised, meticulous, enjoys problem-solving
• Creative with good aesthetic judgement
• Possesses sound industry knowledge
• Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

SAA is a leading full-service architecture practice headquartered in Singapore. With over 50 years of design and built expertise, we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in the design and delivery of people-oriented architecture that connects communities with their urban environments.

Guided by our core values of being Urbanistic, Humanistic, and Optimistic, our practice delivers projects that engage seamlessly with the built environment—creating meaningful relationships by placing people, their culture, and their communities at the centre of our designs.

At SAA, over 200 multinational professionals collaborate with partners and clients in challenging conventional designs within an increasingly complex, technology-driven world; bringing innovative and enduring solutions to all our projects.

Over the last decade, our focus on surpassing expectations in design and service delivery has allowed us to create and deliver works diverse in scale, typology and complexity.

Today, our consultancy has grown to include Master and Urban Planning, Interior Design, and Medical Planning; strengthening our vision to positively shape the world around us.

As a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, SAA has access to the increased resources and wider scale of SJ’s global platform and infrastructure, heightening our ability to provide clients and partners greater value in our design and service offerings.