Associate Interior Designer

Associate Interior Designer | Luxury Residential & Hospitality | Hong Kong
 
The Opportunity:
An internationally established luxury interior design practice is looking to appoint an accomplished Associate Interior Designer to join its Hong Kong team, contributing to an exceptional portfolio of luxury residential, branded residential and hospitality projects across Asia Pacific.

The practice has developed an international reputation for creating distinctive, beautifully considered interiors, combining architectural understanding, sophisticated materiality and bespoke craftsmanship.

With active projects across Australia, Japan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Singapore, this position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious international developments alongside experienced Design Directors and multidisciplinary design teams.

The Role:
The Associate Interior Designer will play a key role in managing the design development, coordination and delivery of complex luxury interior projects, working closely with Design Directors to maintain the highest standards of creative and technical excellence.

The position will involve leading project teams, coordinating design packages, managing project programmes and overseeing the progression of work from initial concepts through detailed design and construction.

The successful candidate will bring a sophisticated design approach, strong technical understanding and the confidence to manage multiple projects while supporting the development of talented designers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design development and delivery of luxury private residential, branded residential and hospitality projects across Asia Pacific.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, ensuring that interior architecture, interior design and FF&E packages are fully integrated.
• Collaborate with Design Directors to develop sophisticated design concepts and translate creative direction into detailed, coordinated design solutions.
• Oversee spatial planning, interior layouts, bespoke joinery, architectural finishes, material selections and FF&E coordination.
• Guide project teams through concept design, schematic design, design development, technical documentation, tender and construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and design presentations to ensure accuracy, consistency and design quality.
• Coordinate project programmes, design milestones, team responsibilities and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to ensure effective project coordination.
• Participate in client presentations, design workshops and project meetings, communicating design proposals and responding to feedback.
• Identify and resolve design and technical coordination issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the review of shop drawings, material submissions, prototypes and mock-ups during construction.
• Support site coordination and the resolution of design-related issues during project implementation.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate internal resources to ensure design packages are delivered within agreed programmes.
• Mentor and guide designers, promoting strong technical standards, creativity and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with international colleagues and project teams to support the delivery of complex regional developments.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.
• Extensive experience within a recognised luxury interior design practice, with demonstrated responsibility for project leadership and design delivery.
• Strong portfolio of high-end private residential, branded residential and/or luxury hospitality projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex interior design projects from concept through detailed documentation and construction.
• Sophisticated design sensibility and a comprehensive understanding of interior architecture, spatial composition, materials and bespoke detailing.
• Excellent technical knowledge of interior construction, joinery, finishes, lighting coordination and FF&E.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, project programmes and deliverables.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience working alongside clients, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to review and coordinate detailed design documentation and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• Experience mentoring and supporting designers.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and relevant design software. Revit experience would be advantageous.
• Experience delivering projects in Hong Kong, China or the wider Asia Pacific region would be beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for an accomplished Associate Interior Designer with strong creative ability, excellent technical knowledge and a proven track record of managing sophisticated luxury interior projects.

The successful candidate will be confident leading design teams, coordinating complex design packages and working closely with Design Directors to ensure exceptional design quality from concept through completion.

They will demonstrate a meticulous approach to detailing, a strong understanding of materials and craftsmanship, and the organisational ability to successfully manage demanding international projects.

Location: Hong Kong
Project Exposure: Australia, Japan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Singapore.
Sector Focus: Luxury Residential, Branded Residential and Luxury Hospitality.