Hire the people who’ll shape your studio.
We’ve been building people’s careers and businesses in architecture and design since 2006, so we know what good looks like and where to find it.
Studio Leader & Vice President
Singapore
Architectural Designer
Singapore
Commercial Director, APAC
Singapore
BIM Designer
Singapore
Managing Principal
Melbourne, Australia
Interior Designer
Sydney, Australia
Head of Business Development, SEA
Singapore
Intermediate Computational Designer
Singapore
Associate, Project Architect
Singapore
Technical Architect
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Architectural Designer
Singapore
BIM Practice Specialist
Singapore
Who we recruit for.
Four kinds of business, one industry. Architecture and design is all we do, from a graduate to a regional director.
We recruit forDesign consultanciesArchitecture, interiors, landscape, urban and masterplanning studios, from boutique practices to global firms.We recruit forIn-house design teamsThe design teams inside developers, hotel groups, retailers and construction companies.
We recruit forA&D brandsFurniture, lighting, product and material brands that sell to architects and designers.
We recruit forStudio & creative supportThe people who keep studios running: business development, bids, marketing, studio and project management.Three ways to hire.
Permanent, contract or a confidential leadership search. Pick one, or talk it through with us first.
01 · PermanentPermanent recruitment
Your next long-term hire, found and fully managed.
Best for: growing your team or replacing a key person.
What you get
- A briefing on the role, team and studio culture
- Salary and market advice before we start
- A targeted search, including people not actively looking
- Portfolios screened by specialists who know the work
- A shortlist with our notes on every candidate
- Interviews, feedback, offer and resignation support
02 · ContractContract recruitment
Skilled people, exactly when you need them.
Best for: project peaks, deadlines, bids and leave cover.
What you get
- Pre-screened architects, designers and technicians
- Advice on rates and contract length
- People ready to start quickly
- Software and project skills checked before you meet
- Extensions and contract-to-permanent handled for you
03 · ExecutiveExecutive & strategic search
Leadership hires, handled with complete confidence.
Best for: directors, principals, studio leaders and new office set-ups.
What you get
- Your search led personally by Lucy or Kate
- A map of the market: who's out there, and where
- Discreet approaches to people not on the market
- A confidential shortlist report with our assessment
- Referencing, negotiation and onboarding support
From graduates to the boardroom.
Every level, every discipline, design and the business around it.
Experience wins. Every time.
Experience gets results. Best practice protects everyone involved.
Our senior leaders are still on the tools. Every search is run by a senior consultant with 15+ years in design recruitment, never a database trawl.
- BriefWe talk through the role, the team and the studio culture, not just the job description.
- Market adviceSalary benchmarks and talent availability, so you brief with real numbers.
- SearchA targeted search across our network, including people who aren’t actively looking.
- ShortlistPortfolios screened by specialists who know the work, with our notes on every candidate.
- Interview & offerWe manage feedback and negotiate, so offers land well and stay landed.
- Start & beyondWe stay close through notice and onboarding, and long after the first day.
Eight reasons studios choose FORM.
In Asia, eight is the luckiest number. Here are ours. Open one to see what it means for your studio.
The proof is in who we’ve placed.
Leaders and designers placed across Asia Pacific, and what they say about us, verified on Sourcr by SEEK.
“Candidates were of a very high quality.”
“Having known Kate for nearly a decade, it was a pleasure engaging her services to recruit for what is one of the most significant roles ever recruited for the organisation. Candidates were of a very high quality that supported some rigorous internal debate.”
- Head of Business Development, SEASingaporePlaced
- Associate, Project ArchitectSingaporePlaced
- Senior Interior DesignerBrisbanePlaced
- Intermediate Computational DesignerSingaporePlaced
- Technical ArchitectMelbournePlaced
“Knowledgeable, responsive and results-driven.”
“An excellent experience.”
Talk to the directors.
Lucy RichardsonArchitect · FORM Director · SingaporeArchitect turned recruiter since 2009, leading international design mandates from London, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Kate OwensInterior architect · FORM Director · MelbourneInterior architect turned recruiter in 2006, including 13 years running a specialist Melbourne agency.
Before you brief us.
Which disciplines do you recruit for?
Architecture, interior design, masterplanning, urban, landscape, computational, wayfinding and graphic design, plus A&D products, business support, and construction and development.
Where do you recruit?
We work from offices in Singapore and Melbourne and recruit across Asia Pacific, including Sydney and Brisbane. Our network also connects you with talent in international markets.
Who will run my search?
Every search is run by a senior consultant with 15+ years in design recruitment, never a database trawl. Leadership and executive searches are led personally by Lucy or Kate.
Can you run a confidential search?
Yes. Confidential searches and quiet approaches are a big part of what we do, especially for leadership roles and new office set-ups.
Do you provide contract staff?
Yes. We supply pre-screened architects, designers and technicians for project peaks, bids and leave cover, and handle extensions and contract-to-permanent moves.
Are you a licensed recruiter?
Yes. FORM Career Management Pte Ltd holds Employment Agency licence 21S0753 from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Here’s why that matters.
Connecting top‑tier talent with leading firms across Asia Pacific.