Meet the
FORM team.
Placing design talent since 2006
Senior leadership leads every mandate
Singapore · Melbourne
Every time.
Lucy Richardson
“Architect turned recruiter since 2009, leading international design mandates from London, Hong Kong and Singapore.”
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With a Distinction in Architecture from the University of Nottingham, my career began in London at Rafael Viñoly Architects and AHMM, where I developed a strong foundation in design and project environments. In 2009, I transitioned into architecture and design recruitment, bringing first-hand industry experience into talent strategy and advisory.
Since 2011, I have specialised exclusively in the Asian architecture and design sector, leading mandates while managing recruitment teams and agency offices across Hong Kong and Singapore. My work is defined by insight-led, strategically grounded advisory guided by purpose, clarity, and deep industry understanding.
In 2021, I founded FORM Careers in Singapore to deliver a more strategic, partnership-driven approach to recruitment, built on the belief that effective recruitment extends far beyond placements to enable long-term business growth and meaningful career progression.
“Good, personable recruiter. Follows up consistently and helped me clinch a good role. Very impressed with their service.”
“The experience was smooth and personalised.”
“An excellent experience.”
Kate Owens
“Interior architect turned recruiter in 2006, including 13 years running a specialist Melbourne agency. Kate is one of Australasia’s best‑connected design recruiters.”
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I studied Interior Architecture at Monash University in Melbourne and built my early professional experience working with leading practices, including The Buchan Group in Melbourne and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners in London. I transitioned into design and architecture recruitment in 2006 while based in London, and in 2010 I returned to Melbourne to establish and lead a specialist recruitment agency, which I successfully ran for 13 years.
My experience spans strategic appointments through to the development and delivery of recruitment initiatives for some of Australia’s most respected architecture and design practices, across projects of varying scale, structure, and organisational impact. I play a key role in expanding FORM Careers across Australia’s major cities. I am deeply connected within the industry and recognised for my experience, insight, and leadership, partnering with top-tier firms to provide strategic guidance on hiring, team growth, and long-term talent planning.
“Approachable, responsive and incredibly encouraging.”
“Kate was fantastic at understanding the type of role I was looking for while also taking the time to explore other opportunities that could be a great fit. She was always approachable, responsive, and incredibly encouraging throughout the process. Kate provided multiple interview opportunities and leveraged her excellent network and industry contacts to help open doors. Her support, communication, and genuine commitment made the entire experience really positive. I would highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for a new career opportunity.”
“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 about direction and fine tuning the actual human requirements / industry experience the role really required. Communication was on point, driving us internally when we had lags / indecision. We successfully appointed a candidate and we can't wait to welcome them to our team.”
“Kate is top class, superb service, knowledgable and supportive throughout the process. Landed a great role thats a great fit - super happy.”
“Everything felt straightforward and well organised.”
“Kate has been great to work with — very responsive, clear communication, and things moved quickly throughout the process. She made everything feel straightforward and well organised, and was always available when needed. Really appreciated the support and efficiency.”
“Knowledgeable, responsive and results-driven.”
“Kate’s market knowledge and ability to identify suitable opportunities were particularly evident throughout the process. I have no hesitation in recommending Kate Owens and Form Careers to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, responsive, and results-driven recruitment partner.”
“I loved Kate's industry knowledge.”
“I loved Kate's industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills. She took the time to understand my experience and what I was looking for and shared her perspective on what would be a genuinely good fit for me as well as the practice. She navigated conversations thoughtfully and professionally, advocating where appropriate while maintaining trust and a positive relationship on both sides.”
“A reliable recruiter with real diligence.”
“Kate was a reliable recruiter with a diligence in following up. She was proactive in reaching out to me as soon as a new position became available that I could be put forward for and would call post interviews to see how it went.”
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