Associate Director, Interior Design

About the role

SAA, a member of the Surbana Jurong group, is looking for an Associate Director, Interior Design. The role leads design development and documentation for multiple projects, works closely with clients, mentors junior designers and oversees FF&E from specification through to installation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design development and documentation, making sure the Design Director's vision is realized
• Produce presentations, mood boards, material palettes, furniture plans and 3D visualizations for client reviews
• Help generate construction documents, detailed FF&E specifications and custom millwork drawings
• Resolve design and technical challenges with architects, consultants and vendors
• Manage project timelines, deliverables and budgets with the Project Manager
• Act as the main day-to-day client contact, lead internal meetings and take part in client presentations
• Mentor intermediate and junior designers and collaborate with FF&E, branding and architectural teams
• Oversee FF&E sourcing, specification, procurement and installation logistics
• Conduct site visits, review submittals and respond to RFIs

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design, interior architecture or architecture
• At least 10 years of professional interior design experience on medium to large-scale projects in hospitality, retail, workplace and public space
• Professional certification or registered architect license strongly preferred but not required

Required skills

• AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and visualization tools
• Extensive experience developing FF&E specifications, budgets and schedules
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills

To apply, use the Apply button and attach your CV and portfolio (portfolio required for architects).