Senior Workplace Designer

About the role

Paperspace Asia is looking for a Senior Workplace Designer to lead commercial workplace projects from the first client brief through to site completion. The role is based at the National Design Centre in Singapore and requires a hybrid arrangement, with site visits and meetings as needed. You will shape design concepts, build client relationships, guide designers and work closely with project delivery, technical and regional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple workplace projects through briefing, concept design, design development, tender and site completion.
• Build trusted client relationships, lead design discussions, present proposals and respond to stakeholder feedback.
• Develop and review space plans, design concepts, presentations, material palettes, FF&E selections and scheme boards.
• Guide designers and coordinate with technical teams, project managers, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Balance design quality with project budgets, programmes and technical requirements.
• Attend site meetings, resolve design issues and ensure the completed space reflects the approved design.
• Lead the design contribution to client pitches and proposals.
• Mentor team members and support collaboration across Paperspace's regional teams.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of relevant interior design experience, including substantial experience leading commercial workplace projects from concept through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams, set direction and develop other designers.
• A strong portfolio of completed workplace projects showing your design thinking and explaining your contribution.
• Confidence managing client relationships, leading design presentations and responding to feedback.
• Availability to start immediately.

Required skills

• Space planning, concept development, materials and FF&E selection.
• Design development, tender documentation and site implementation.
• Managing multiple projects and delivering accurate work within agreed timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

To apply, submit your CV and portfolio by describing your role, the team you led and the stages of work you delivered on each featured project; applications can also be submitted through the company's careers page.