
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Business Development Assistant to join our dynamic and international team in Singapore.
You will support the regional Business Development team in the preparation of RFP submissions, proposals, client presentations, and marketing materials.
This role is ideal for someone with strong visual presentation skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced design environment.
The Business Development Assistant will play a key role in ensuring all proposal documents and presentation decks are professionally prepared, visually compelling, and aligned with HBA’s global brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & RFP Management
· Assist in the preparation, coordination, and submission of RFPs and business proposals
· Compile project credentials, team biographies, and company information for proposal submissions
· Coordinate with design teams, leadership, and marketing teams to gather required materials and information
· Ensure proposal submissions are accurate, timely, and professionally formatted
· Maintain and update proposal templates, project databases, and submission archives
Presentation & Deck Preparation
· Create and format high-quality PowerPoint and presentation decks for client meetings, pitches, and internal reviews
· Ensure presentations are visually engaging and aligned with HBA brand standards
· Support the preparation of keynote presentations, interview decks, and business development materials
· Assist in graphic layout and visual storytelling for presentations
Business Development Support
· Support the Business Development team with meeting preparation, scheduling, and follow-up materials
· Assist in market research, competitor analysis, and client intelligence gathering
· Help track opportunities, leads, and pipeline activities
· Prepare reports, summaries, and presentation materials for management meetings
Marketing & Administrative Support
· Coordinate with global marketing teams on collateral updates and branding materials
Organise digital files, project references, and marketing assets
Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you:
· 1+ year of experience in a business development or marketing position
· Fresh graduates from marketing, communications, design, or related disciplines with hands-on experience in graphic design software are also welcome to apply
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Architecture, or Interior Design.
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop.
· Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
· Fluent in English, oral and written.
· -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including creating effective presentations and marketing collateral
· Have the right to work in Singapore without any Visa sponsorship, e.g., Singaporean / Singapore PR
To be successful in the role, you should have:
· Strong graphic communication and design skills
· Self-motivator with interpersonal skills and a great collaborator
· Strong organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlines
· Ability to work with diverse project teams and in a fast-paced work environment
If you want to begin your career in a globally renowned design studio, simply apply by sending us your CV!

For over half a century, HBA has set the standard in the world of hospitality and design. As the birthplace of hospitality interiors, the firm has grown into a unified, multidisciplinary collective, bringing together a diverse collective of services and specialisms into a holistic, progressive offering. From hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscaping to lighting, HBA delivers design solutions that transcend function, creating environments that inspire and evoke emotion.
With over 1,500 designers in 24 offices across major global cities, the firm creates a unique sense of place for today’s most anticipated hotels, luxury brands, and world-class residences, with 15,000+ completed projects in over 80 countries.
HBA offers a connected collective of services, each designed to elevate the experience of the spaces we create. From hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscaping to lighting, the firm is trusted by clients to create spaces that function intelligently and fuel inspiring experiences.
HBA has been honoured by Hospitality Design Awards, Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards, Boutique Design's Gold Key Awards, AHEAD Awards, DNA Paris Design Awards, SBID International Design Awards and International Property Awards, to name a few.