Hassell

Senior Associate - Interior Design

Hassell  •  Brisbane, AU (Hybrid)  •  26 days ago
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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.

As Senior Associate, you’ll lead from the front – collaborating closely with clients and teams to shape innovative design solutions. You’ll guide high-profile workplace and commercial interior projects from early concept through to delivery, bringing a hands-on approach, sharp design thinking, and a strong understanding of local context.

You’ll also have the opportunity to step into a leadership role within our Brisbane Studio, helping grow and mentor designers while contributing to the studio’s future direction.

Qualifications

We’re looking for an experienced Associate who is ready to take the next career step in an Interior Design Leadership role, this is your opportunity to work for a locally based global design practice, working across multiple sectors.

You will be a leader on design led projects, supported by a wider global team & resources.

About You

  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional design studio environment.
  • Team leadership experience with a strong portfolio of interior design projects for large or complex organisations,
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional design studio environment.
  • A strong portfolio of interior design projects across hospitality, health/education or commercial workplace sectors.
  • Proven ability to lead projects independently or in collaboration with a principal.
  • Confidence presenting to clients and running workshops or stakeholder sessions.
  • Strong design sensibility, backed by practical delivery and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency in tools like Revit, Adobe Suite, and other design/delivery platforms.
  • A degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
  • Local project and client experience, with a solid network in the design and built environment sector.
  • Proven ability to lead interior design projects, communicate ideas clearly, and influence outcomes.
  • Strong commercial acumen – you understand how to manage budgets and project financials.
  • You have a strong focus on design quality, collaboration, and professional development.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on large-scale, high-profile projects with a globally recognised design firm.

  • Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team of designers.

  • Shape the future of workplace design while enjoying a hands-on role.

  • Be part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

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.

Hassell

About Hassell

We are a leading international design practice with studios in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Our purpose is to create a better future by designing the world’s best places – places people love.

Our design values are shared globally across all our studios, by the talented people who work in them: architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban designers, planners and specialist consultants.

We work across a broad range of scales, from the interior design of a boutique retail store through to major public architecture and strategic urban planning for cities. And we work together in integrated design teams because they produce the best outcomes for our clients.

Our focus is on people and how we create better, more meaningful experiences for them. We do that through creative, holistic thinking, a deep knowledge base and a rigorous design process.

We judge the success of the buildings and places we design by the way people use and enjoy them - the clients who commission them, the people who inhabit them.

We are a Certified B Corp.

For more information on us, visit our website www.hassellstudio.com

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
1938
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