
Are you a student majoring in architecture or interior design but wondering what career options you may have outside of design? Or perhaps you are a student majoring in human resources and interested to gain some experience in talent acquisition?
No recruitment experience? That’s okay. We’ll train you. We’re looking for an energetic graduate / student who is passionate about art and design.
Connect with one of our team members to discuss an internship or graduate role in HBA’s global talent acquisition team!
Duration of internship:
Minimum 3 months and we will offer a full time position after your graduation for the future star in design talent acquisition!
Skills that you will gain after the internship:
Professional interview skills
Researching and direct sourcing skills
Drafting professional job descriptions
Professional communication and negotiation skills in a fast paced environment
What you will be doing:
Screening and interviewing applicants
Reviewing portfolio and guiding candidates on their work examples if necessary
Shortlisting candidates for the in-house talent acquisition team
Writing engaging job posts that don’t sound robotic
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design OR
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
Right to work in Singapore or Hong Kong
We welcome international interns who holds the right to work / valid work-holidays visa in Singapore or Hong Kong
For international students, you must be able to sponsor your own travel arrangement and accommodation.
Demonstrable experience in a client facing environment
Fluent in English
If these describes who you are, then we are looking for you!
Love architecture, interiors, art or design
Naturally social and enjoy talking to people
Love a to-do list and can sort out 10 different things in a day and still crack a joke at the end of the day
Can balance creativity with business thinking
Have strong communication skills (written + verbal)
Love clear targets and KPIs
If this sounds like you, apply now by sending us your CV and tell us why you would like to have a career in talent acquisition.
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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.