Senior Associate - Interior Design

Company Description

About the company

With eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.

Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love, is what drives us.

At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design leader to help shape the future of our Brisbane Interior Design team.

Working closely with the Interior Design Group Leader, you'll play a critical role in leading projects, supporting team development and helping grow our Interior Design capability.

This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys balancing project delivery, people leadership and client engagement. You'll help guide project teams, mentor designers and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Brisbane studio.

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Lead the delivery of complex interior design projects across workplace, education, health, hospitality and science sectors
• Work closely with the Group Leader to support team leadership, capability building and studio culture
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams from concept through to delivery
• Mentor and develop Interior Designers across different career stages
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
• Support business development activities and contribute to future project opportunities
• Champion design quality, technical excellence and project performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Hassell's Australian studios

Qualifications

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Significant experience leading complex interior design projects
• Strong people leadership and mentoring capability
• Experience managing client relationships and project delivery outcomes
• A track record of delivering high-quality workplace, education, health, hospitality or science projects
• Strong design, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Technical confidence and a solid understanding of project delivery processes
• Revit capability and experience leading documentation teams
• A collaborative leadership style and a genuine interest in helping others succeed

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary design practices and play an important role in the future growth of our Interior Design team.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead significant projects across Australia
• Work alongside respected design leaders and industry experts
• Influence team culture, capability and project outcomes
• Contribute to business growth and client relationships
• Build your leadership profile within a global design practice

If you're ready to take on a broader leadership role and help shape exceptional design outcomes while supporting the growth of people and projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Why Hassell?

Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers. 
• A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
• Inter-studio transfer opportunities 
• Wellbeing benefits 
• Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program. 
• Study assistance.

Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.

Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.

Apply Now!

We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them.

In order for your application be considered please submit your CV and compressed Portfolio or link to your project examples.

Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.