An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Work Practices Leader to join our dynamic team. A Work Practices Regional Leader is required to ensure that Work Practices at HASSELL are undertaken consistently at both the strategic and operational levels, within each HASSELL studio internationally.
Work Practices is a key part of our project delivery and is to be undertaken to industry best practice through all project stages. Fundamental to this is the ability to facilitate the delivery of projects across HASSELL with:
_Excellent design outcomes
_Full client endorsement/satisfaction
_Benchmark profits achieved/exceeded
Regional Leaders report to the Work Practices Leader and Managing Principal within each studio, and are responsible for the facilitation of all aspects associated within Work Practices within each Studio, inclusive of:
_Establish Studio project delivery KPIs in association with Work Practices Leader
_Assist Team Leaders in managing projects and key deliverables
_Assist Principals in managing projects and key deliverables, including programming, resourcing and fee generation (workflow)
_Facilitate project audits and reviews from design through to documentation
_Oversee project initiation process and assist in project setup, in conjunction with Team Leader and project Principal
_Manage the Professional Practice system at studio level to ensure that the existing system is properly executed on an ongoing basis including project reviews, external audits and studio assessments
Key skills and experience
This is a strategic management role and requires a proactive professional who is committed to exceptional service delivery. The role requires an understanding of the design industry. A proven track record of driving similar strategy within the industry and references from previous employers are essential.
_Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings
_Ability to lead a team
_Implementation of focused initiatives
_Understanding of construction techniques
_Understanding of preconstruction services
_Understanding project workflows (schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases, building construction sequencing), and project management
_Understanding different needs of the delivery team (client, architects, engineers, estimators and contractors) and helping the team to meet deliverables and deadlines
_An awareness of new technologies and potential time savers
_Excellent communication skills
_Ability to organise, prioritise and deliver work autonomously
_Leadership skills to manage people across regions
_Objective decision making skills
_Strong practitioner background with working knowledge of project delivery at senior level
_Good understanding of HASSELL current Work Practices and systems
_Flexibility and mobility
As part of the HASSELL team, you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a meaningful career, working with high-profile design leaders and contributing to a number of key projects across the state, nationally and internationally. You will be able to enjoy a number of benefits, including professional development opportunities, flexible work practices and the opportunity to participate in a number of CSR initiatives.
If this sounds like the role for you, please send through an expression of interest along with your CV to perthhr@hassellstudio.com
Applications close 31 May 2013.
HASSELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented PA/ to support the Chairman, International Executive and Managing Principal and join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Business Services Manager, your experience and organisational skills will enable you to take complete ownership of the role and in return you will be provided with a variety of responsibilities which will keep your role interesting and challenging.
Specific duties will include coordination and preparation of tenders, proposals and submissions using HASSELL InDesign templates, complex diary and contacts management for the Chairman, International Executive and Architecture Principal, email management including issuing of responses on behalf of the Chairman, preparation of monthly board and executive reports, project related graphic reports and presentations and marketing material collateral along with general PA duties.
With a minimum 5 years previous experience at a Director/Board level, preferably gained within the construction or design industry and 2 years tender experience, you will have a proactive, can-do attitude, coupled with an ability to effectively communicate and build solid working relationships across all levels of the business. You will posses strong written and verbal communication skills, with and ability to work under tight timeframes and minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Advanced skills in MS office suite and Adobe InDesign are essential. SharePoint experience will be highly regarded.
As part of the HASSELL team you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a meaningful career, working with high-profile design leaders and contributing to a number of key projects.
This is an exciting role, offering job satisfaction and the opportunity for meaningful career development. With regular interface with clients, impressions of HASSELL are portrayed by our business support team, therefore it is important that personal presentation is of high standard.
HASSELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You must hold Australian residency to apply.
Please apply in confidence to sydneyhr@hassellstudio.com
Agencies need not apply.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Marketing or related field, or a design professional with experience in marketing for architectural firms, and excellent writing, and communication skills, with an emphasis on business development and negotiation. Candidates should also have impeccable client-presentation and communication skills including oral and PPT presentations, be highly organized and a strong team player.
Key skills and experience
_Bachelor degree or above
_8-12 years of business development experience (in a design company is preferred) and over 3 years management experience
_Ability to establish leadership for the China BD team in five studio, co-ordinating with head studio team in Australia
_Ability to create business opportunities by developing marketing plans, generating and managing leads and building client/industry relationships
_Ability to develop and implement strategies, actions required to achieve revenue/profit objectives in each design discipline
_Ability to prepare consultant proposals, capability statements and fee submissions
_Ability to develop strategic relationships with targeted prospective clients
_Skills in undertaking market research and analysis of potential growth opportunities in specific business sectors
_Must be self-motivated with strong presentation skills and ability to interact with various levels within an organisation
_Strong negotiation skills with China-specific contract knowledge and experience
_Fluent in written and spoken English
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
This position requires a creative hospitality design leader within the industry and the company. They will be responsible for efficiently leading presenting projects to ensure they meet the design excellence requirements of HASSELL.
Key skills and experience
_A formal qualification in Interior Design or Architecture
_At least ten years experience, primarily in hospitality design
_Creative design talent and commitment to development of a strong design culture
_Has received award recognition from professional and/or other organisations
_Has completed a project where a significant design input was recognised
_Strong skills and understanding of commercial and financial components of major developments
_Ability to set clear standards and expectations and ensure their delivery
_A proven ability to win and manage work profitably
_Ability to exercise effective judgement within constrained time-scales and resources in the light of competing pressures
_Experience working in Mainland China an advantage
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 30 June 2013.
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Principal Interior Designer to join our Shanghai studio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both the client relationship and the project success, as measured in client satisfaction, work quality and profitability, as well as fostering team professionalism and collaboration. Management responsibilities include all phases of work including budgeting, scheduling, planning, design and documents on complex projects of the largest magnitude.
Key skills and experience
_15+ years experience in interior design
_Ability to lead, manage and motivate others
_Project financial management skills
_An effective communicator
_Excellent negotiation skills
_Rigorous approach to detail
_Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
_Intermediate AutoCAD and/or ADT skills preferred
_Adobe Suite skills preferred
_Documentation skills and experience
_Professional presentation skills
_Ability to meet tight deadlines
_Effective collaboration with others
_Strong self-motivation and tenacity
_English and Mandarin language skills are essential
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for our Shanghai studio. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Marketing or a related field, or will be a design professional with experience in marketing for architectural firms. They will have excellent writing and communication skills, with an emphasis on business development and negotiation. Candidates should also have impeccable client-presentation and communication skills including oral and PPT presentations, be highly organised and a strong team player.
Key skills and experience
_Bachelors degree or above
_8-12 years of business development experience (in a design company is preferred)
_Over 3 years management experience
_Required to establish leadership to China BD team in 5 offices, co-ordinating with head office team in Australia
_Required to create business opportunities by developing marketing plans, generating and managing leads and building client/industry relationships
_Develop and implement strategies, actions required to achieve revenue/profit objectives in each design discipline
_Prepare consultant proposals, capability statements and fee submissions
_Develop strategic relationships with targeted prospective clients
_Conduct market research and analysis of potential growth opportunities in specific business sectors
_Self-motivated with strong presentation skills and ability to interact with various levels within an organisation
_Strong negotiation skills with China contract knowledge and experience
_Fluent in written and spoken English
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
A position has opened with HASSELL for a creative landscape architecture leader within the industry and the practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing projects to ensure that they meet both the financial and design requirements of HASSELL.
Key skills and experience
_Excellent interpersonal and team work skills
_A proven ability to form partnerships, motivate and drive individuals
_Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas, issues, systems and procedures successfully at all levels to a variety of audiences
_Ability to build a positive team environment
_Ability to act as a positive role model and mentor others
_Bachelors degree or above in Landscape Architecture
_A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
_Creative design talent and a commitment to the development of a strong design culture
_Has received award recognition from professional and/or other organisations
_Has completed a project where a significant design input was recognised
_Strong skills and understanding of commercial and financial components of major developments
_A proven ability to win and manage work profitably
_Ability to exercise effective judgment within constrained time scales and resources in light of competing pressures
_Ability to set clear standards and expectations and ensure their delivery
_Experience in mainland China an advantage
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 30 June 2013.
We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our team in Shanghai. The preferred candidate will be required to:
_Interface between clients and the architecture team
_Co-ordinate and deliver quality architectural design
_Communicate with clients on site
_Co-ordinate billing if required
Key skills and experience
_University degree with minimum of 8-10 years experience as a senior architect in an architecture company
_Sound experience in taking initiative to understand and influence clients in a professional service environment
_Proven traceable record in servicing China or overseas clients
_Demonstrated ability to understand, co-ordinate and deliver quality architectural design across a variety of building types
_Prior on-site experience is a must
_English and Mandarin skills required
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
There are a variety of opportunities for fresh architects and architecture graduates with several years experience to develop their skills on a range of projects throughout China. The individuals should be experienced in the detailed design and documentation of China projects and government submission procedures and requirements.
Key skills and experience
_Bachelor or Master design in Architecture
_Optimally 3-5 years post graduate experience
_ High quality design skills, enthusiasm for doing good work and desire to be involved in a diverse range of projects will benefit from the challenge presented by these positions
_Proficiency in Rhino, Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop and AutoCAD
_English and Mandarin language skills are necessary and bilingual resumes should be submitted with applications
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 30 June 2013.
This position requires a creative hospitality design leader within the industry and the company. They will be responsible for efficiently leading presenting projects to ensure they meet the design excellence requirements of HASSELL.
Key skills and experience
_A formal qualification in Interior Design or Architecture
_At least ten years experience, primarily in hospitality design
_Creative design talent and commitment to development of a strong design culture
_Has received award recognition from professional and/or other organisations
_Has completed a project where a significant design input was recognised
_Strong skills and understanding of commercial and financial components of major developments
_Ability to set clear standards and expectations and ensure their delivery
_A proven ability to win and manage work profitably
_Ability to exercise effective judgement within constrained time-scales and resources in the light of competing pressures
_Experience working in Mainland China an advantage
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 30 June 2013.
This position requires the candidate to co-ordinate and manage the People and Culture requirements of our China design practice. This newly created position will establish consistent international People and Culture policies within a strategic framework developed for our China studios. The ideal candidate will have extensive international company experience be familiar with China and HK working environments.
Key skills and experience
_Develop annual and long term people and culture strategies and goals that are consistent with company business objectives
_Implement people and culture strategies by establishing discipline accountabilities including recruitment, training and development, talent and succession management, performance evaluation, employee relationship, HR legal compliance, etc.
_Develop and drive strategy specifically in relation to attraction and retention of talent staff
_Comply with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipate legislation, enforce adherence to requirements, advise management on needed actions
_Support management by providing people and culture advice, counsel and decisions, analyse information and applications
_Other tasks given by management team
_Over 15 years experience in HR field, more than 10 years in WOFE company in China
_Over 8 years in HR leadership function
_Familiar with key HR functions, HR policy, recruitment, C&B, appraisal, employee relationship, labour law
_Fluent English and Mandarin
_Highly developed communication skills
_Team player
_Self-motivated and committed
Please send a resume and cover letter to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 30 July 2013.
A position has opened for an Urban Design Research Assistant in our Shanghai studio. The role entails:
_Understanding the urbanisation and macroeconomic situations of China
_Working to support the newly formed Urban Futures group, developing research studies applicable to new sustainable urban environments in China and internationally
_Assisting senior management and design leaders in developing knowledge expertise relevant to market position
_The successful candidate with have rapid searching, sorting, analysis and PPT presentation skills in order to present information that is to be used as support for the management staff in their real-time analysis of the policies/economy/industrial situations of the Chinese region
Key skills and experience
_Urban Design and/or Urban Research Qualification
_ Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism at all times
_Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Chinese
_Ability to use own initiative and perform duties under limited supervision
_Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
_Good organisational and time management skills
_Ability to work autonomously and within a team
-Minimum 3 years relevant field working experience
_Extensive experience in Microsoft Office suite, strong MS Excel skills essential
_Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign experience desirable.
_High level MS Outlook skills essential
If this sounds like the role for you, please send a resume and cover letter to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 31 August 2013.
As a Senior SharePoint Software Engineer for the HASSELL group of 14 studios, you will be responsible for implementing, managing and supporting multiple SharePoint farms, building and configuring team sites, workflows and templates, migrating content from legacy systems, integrating with other applications and databases, and provide training to support a wide-range of business processes, especially with respect to collaboration and records management.
Please note that this is not a pure architecture role and requires hands-on SharePoint experience, with proven project delivery experience, and a track record of delivering successful outcomes for stakeholders.
Although the Shanghai studio has approximately 200 employeess including a local IT team, your manager will be located in Melbourne, Australia. Hence advanced verbal and written English is mandatory for this role.
Key skills and experience
_Design, develop and deliver customised SharePoint web applications, sites, list, libraries, webparts, workflows and solutions to support University business processes using SharePoint, Visual Studio, VB.Net, C#, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
_Analyse our SharePoint environment and provide recommendations for enhancement and development
_Provide technical scoping and estimation of effort for projects and to participate in the design and development of business solutions or new releases of software
_Design, develop and deliver technology solutions to satisfy business function, performance and commercial requirements
_Perform troubleshooting and corrective action on systems as required
_Be able to analyse functional specifications, and design/develop a solution
_Configure and carry out systems testing, based on design specifications
_Responsible for successful deployment from development to test environments, and for the design of production deployment scripts
_Identify and implement improvements to release processes
_Prepare documentation in relation to manuals, training materials and software change proposals
_Conversational English Skills (mandatory)
_Tertiary qualifications in IT (mandatory)
_Demonstrated high level development experience using Visual Studio, VB.NET, C#, HTML, CSS and JavaScript (mandatory)
_A high level of design and front end development skills and demonstrated experience in:
Developing software with the Microsoft .NET framework in C# or Visual Basic
Prototyping
UI/UX design
Accessibility
Web standards
Cross platform and cross browser compatibility
_Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
_Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of jobs simultaneously and to respond to the needs of individual projects by setting own priorities or working to established project schedules
_High level of communication/negotiation skills to be able to communicate design and technological issues
_Excellent written and communication skills
_Demonstrated experience in producing technical and end user documentation
_Experience working in a professional services organisation (preferred)
_Proactive and results focused
_Attentive to detail
_Ability to work autonomously
If you think this is the ideal role for you, please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 August 2013.
We are currently seeking a Senior Workplace Interior Designer in our Hong Kong studio. The preferred candidates should have proven experience in workplace design, with a thorough understanding of client co-ordination and project management including documentation and quality control systems.
Key skills and experience
_6-8 years experience
_Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
_Creative and design oriented
_Team player
_Able to manage multiple tasks
_Able to handle FF&E design and documentation
_Knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, MS Office
_Freehand sketch skills
_Experience with international practices preferred
_Written and spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
We are currently seeking a Senior Interior Designer/Associate in our Hong Kong studio. The preferred candidates should have proven experience in retail design, with a thorough understanding of client co-ordination and project management including client briefing, concept development, documentation and quality control systems. The position offers significant leadership opportunity.
Key skills and experience
_10+ years experience
_Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
_Creative and design oriented
_Good team player
_Experience with developing client relationships
_Able to manage multiple tasks
_Able to lead and co-ordinate a design team
_Knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, MS Office
_Freehand sketch skills
_Experience with international practices preferred
_Written and spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese preferred
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
A position has opened with HASSELL for a creative leader within the industry and the practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently managing projects to ensure that they meet both the financial and design requirements of HASSELL.
Key skills and experience
_Excellent interpersonal and team work skills
_A proven ability to form partnerships, motivate and drive individuals
_Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas, issues, systems and procedures successfully at all levels to a variety of audiences
_Ability to build a positive team environment
_Ability to act as a positive role model and mentor others
_Bachelors degree or above in Landscape Architecture
_A minimum of 8-10 years of industry experience
_Creative design talent and a commitment to the development of a strong design culture
_Has received award recognition from professional and/or other organizations
_Has completed a project where a significant design input was recognized
_Strong skills and understanding of commercial and financial components of major developments
_A proven ability to win and manage work profitably
_Ability to exercise effective judgment within constrained time scales and resources in light of competing pressures
_Ability to set clear standards and expectations and ensure their delivery
_Experience in mainland China an advantage
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Edith Ng, Business Services Co-ordinator, HKGpersonnel@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 (8153) for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
We are currently seeking a Design Co-ordinator to join our studio in Hong Kong. The preferred candidates should have proven experience in retail mixed-use development design, with a thorough understanding of client coordination and project management including documentation and quality control systems.
Key skills and experience
_4 -6 years experience
_Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
_Creative and design oriented
_Team player
_Able to manage multiple tasks
_Able to handle FF&E design and documentation
_Knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, MS Office
_Freehand sketch skills
_Experience with international practices preferred
_Written and spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
The Hong Kong studio is currently seeking a Senior Workplace Designer. The preferred candidates should have proven experience in workplace design, with a thorough understanding of client co-ordination and project management including documentation and quality control systems.
Key skills and experience
_6-8 years experience
_Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
_Creative and design oriented
_A good team player
_Able to handle multiple tasks
_Able to handle FF&E design and documentation
_Knowledge in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, MS Office
_Freehand sketch skill
_Experience with international practices preferred
_Written and spoken English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio of work to Miqiong Yan, HR Manager, personnelsh@hassellstudio.com, or call +8621 6887 8777 for more information.
Applications close 31 May 2013.
We are seeking an Architectural Technical Officer to join our Singapore studio.
Key skills and experience
_Singapore National or Permanent Resident
_Diploma in Architectural Drafting, Architecture or an equivalent
_Minimum 5 years experience in documentation and detailing of architectural projects
_Able to produce construction drawings according to the standard HASSELL policies
_Proven experience in Singapore building regulations and submission procedures
_Proficient AutoCAD and/or Microstation user
_Revit experience an advantage
_Ability to effectively collaborate with others
_Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interested candidates are requested to send their application, resume and photo by email to: careers_sg@hassellstudio.com
Applications close 31 May 2013.
The Singapore studio is seeking an Architect/Senior Architect to join the dynamic team.
Key skills and experience
_Singapore National or Permanent Resident
_Qualification in Architecture
_5-10 years post-graduate experience with the majority in the private sector, delivering complex projects as part of collaborative consultant teams
_Demonstrated knowledge/experience of project delivery in Singapore and SE Asia, with experience in rail projects ad advantage
_Experienced AutoCAD and/or Microstation user
_Revit experience an advantage
_Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently within deadlines
_Ability to effectively collaborate with others
_Strongly self-motivated and able to inspire others
_Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with major clients
_Rigorous approach to project detail and methodology
Interested candidates are requested to send their application, resume and photo by email to: careers_sg@hassellstudio.com
Applications close 31 May 2013.
The Singapore studio is seeking a BIM Manager to join our dynamic team.
Key skills and experience
_Singapore National, Permanent Resident or current Employment Pass holder
_Relevant qualification in the building industry
_Minimum 3 years post graduate experience, working in BIM modelling
_Experienced Revit user (ArchiCAD an advantage)
_Ability to effectively collaborate with others
_Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interested candidates are requested to send their application, resume and photo by email to: careers_sg@hassellstudio.com
Applications close 31 May 2013.