About HBA Residential:

HBA Residential is the specialist design-house of HBA, consisting of Architects, Interior Designers, and FF&E designers who conceive and develop beautifully crafted residential projects holistically. Our scalable design approach addresses every aspect of the project: ’from the building envelope to the door handle.

Our residential client base is a mixture of HNWIs and UHNWIs as private clients and high-end developers; their commonality is a desire to create exceptional residences. We understand our client’s lifestyle, needs, and aspirations and create tailor-made, ultra-high-quality dwellings that support, promote, and enhance their quality of life. We design to express individuality, drawing inspiration from people, places, and possessions. With the maxim of ‘high design, globally delivered we augment our design talent with strong technical expertise and a worldwide network of supply and resources that allows us to deliver complex, world-class projects both on time and on budget.

We are a boutique design studio with a global reach and offer a personalized service to an international clientele.

About this role:

This role is based in Hong Kong. You would be part of our HBA Residential Hong Kong team, which is a part of our global studios in London, Singapore, Dubai & Miami. Our Hong Kong office is located conveniently in Quarry Bay District, just 5 5-minute walk from the Quarry Bay MTR station on the Island line.

Job Summary:

As a Project Director, you will lead and inspire a talented design team, driving the creative vision from the initial concept through to execution, ensuring design excellence in every step of the process.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Inspire and mentor the design team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation while guiding the creative process.

·       Develop and present sophisticated design concepts that reflect a deep understanding of luxury design and align with project objectives.

·       Utilise expert space planning skills to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance guest experience.

·       Supervise project timelines and milestones, ensuring that all phases are completed on schedule and to the highest standards.

·       Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial goals are achieved while maintaining design integrity.

·       Maintain professional relationships with clients, effectively presenting design packages and project updates.

·       Ensure all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and precision, adhering to local building codes and regulations.

·       Identify potential project risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution.

·       Maintain detailed project documentation and generate regular progress reports for stakeholders.

·       Oversee all contractual obligations, including scope, timelines, budgets, and payment schedules.

Stakeholders relationship

·       Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers and design team members to ensure the company is constantly represented in the best light.

·       Interface with clients, ensuring a positive image of the company is constantly maintained.

·       Assist Partner & Design Directors in developing new client relationships.

Mentorship

·       Assist in mentoring and motivating the development of other ID team members.

·       Promote and raise awareness of new design trends to the team.

·       Foster a collaborative team environment by sharing design ideas and your knowledge.

·       With the greater design team, plan and attend events/promos/seminars and be a positive ambassador for the company.

·       Promote and develop the office design culture through inputting and partaking in structured and informal creative sessions.

We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in a hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!

Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design / Architecture

·       12+ years of experience in luxury Residential or Hospitality interior design.

·       Exceptional creativity and conceptualization skills.

·       Proficiency in space planning with meticulous attention to detail.

·       In-depth understanding of residential design and construction processes.

·       Proven leadership and team management abilities.

·       Extensive knowledge of project and resource management.

·       Software proficiency: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AI software (optional but an advantage)

·       Fluent in English.

To be successful in the role, you should also have:

·       Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

·       Strong sense of design flair

·       Strong sense of responsibility

·       Ability to meet tight project deadlines.

·       Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

·       Collaborative spirit and enjoyment in working in team environments.

Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career in luxury hospitality design with us?

If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV and design portfolio (in PDF format, less than 15MB). We are only interested in your best projects, so be selective and make sure you convey your artistic sense as a designer through the portfolio, too!

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