Expression of Interest: Senior Interior Designers

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.

We're building a talent pool of Senior Interior Designers interested in joining our Sydney Studio as new projects go live.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you'll be an integral part of our design team, working on a diverse range of projects across workplace design, commercial buildings and education/health. You'll collaborate with architects, strategists, and other designers to create thoughtful and innovative interior environments that enhance how people live, work, and connect.

This role plays a critical role in both leading design outcomes and driving delivery across large-scale, often complex projects workplace projects for clients across many sectors.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through to completion, ensuring design excellence and innovation.
• Develop and present compelling design concepts, material palettes, and spatial strategies.
• Oversee/participate in documentation, ensuring high-quality detailing and technical accuracy.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to coordinate design intent and project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering their professional growth.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Several years' experience gained as a senior interior designer with a leading design firm, with a strong portfolio of completed workplace projects.
• Experience working a variety of typologies, current or recent specialisation in workplace interiors is an must have experience.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Ability to lead and inspire design teams, with strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Project Management experience in coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Solid documentation skills, with attention to detail
• A good understanding of Australia standards and experience working in the Australian market
• A strong design sensibility, with the ability to contribute to concept development
• A collaborative and proactive mindset
• Experience working across multiple project stages – from concept to delivery
• Confidence presenting ideas and communicating with teams and consultants
• A desire to keep learning and growing your skills

At Hassell, our interiors team works across a range of typologies – including workplace, education, health, hospitality and cultural spaces. If you're passionate about creating human-centred, design-led environments and are open to future opportunities as new projects land, we'd love to hear from you.

• A degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Relevant experience and portfolio of workplace interior design projects
• Revit proficient
• Hold full Australian working rights at the time of applying.

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.

Interested?

Send us your CV and portfolio, and let's start a conversation about your future at Hassell.

Please note shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short introduction video to complete and share with the hiring team.

We do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.

Note: This is an Expression of Interest, and we will consider your application for upcoming projects that match your skills and experience.