Job summary:
The Senior Interior Designer will work closely with the Project Director and design/FF&E team and be responsible for all design phases from concept development to visualisation, documentation and site implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for all design phases from concept to site supervision
Work closely with the Project lead, design and FF&E team
Coordinate with operator, relevant consultants and contractors during all project stages
Coordinate with drafting teams to produce fully coordinated tender documentation packages
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet given deadlines
Attend site meetings and factory inspections to check compliance to design and assist in providing solutions to site issues
Mentor junior team members
Requirements:
Degree/Diploma/Equivalent Professional Certificates in Architecture or Interior Design or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years experience designing interiors of hotels in South East Asia and China
Experience in handling hospitality and residential projects in all design phases from concept to site implementation
Experience in designing for various hotel brands and understanding the specific needs required by operators
Strong in space planning and able to assist in concept development
Coordinate with the 3d visualization team to create realistic renderings reflecting the design intent
Strong in design detailing and freehand sketching
Good understanding of site work and implementation
Strong communication skills
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Indesign
Knowledge of Sketchup will be a plus
Proficient in CAD standards and organization of drawing packages
Strong organisational skills
Able to understand drawings and design
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Reliable to work independently
Founded in 1965 by Howard Hirsch and Michael Bedner, HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates) believes in the power of great design. Design that opens us to new ideas, new innovations, and new connections. Design that gives form to emotion.
HBA’s legacy of leadership in hospitality interior design now encompasses a dynamic ecosystem of disciplines, spanning hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscape to lighting. With a creative collective 1,500 professionals across 25 offices in four regions, HBA collaborates with clients in more than 80 countries each year.
HBA is consistently recognised as the industry leader in hospitality design, ranking first on Interior Design magazine’s annual Hospitality Giants of Design list for 26 years. This long-standing achievement is complemented by HBA’s recent inclusion in Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026 list. HBA has received numerous design awards and accolades, including 32 Gold Key Awards, 40 Hospitality Design Awards, and 60 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List.