Our Firm

B+H Architects, a member of Surbana Jurong, is a global, award-winning firm with a 60+ year legacy of building creative solutions for clients through the delivery of architecture, interior design, landscape, planning, strategy, and other consulting services.

We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Our Interiors Practice

For more than 40 years, interiors has been an important part of our firm’s practice, providing high-quality design and project management services for our varied and prestigious clients.

A thriving standalone business with projects independent and distinct from our architectural practice has been established with 8 regional interiors studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore and Hong Kong. Additionally, our interiors practice supports projects that are integrated with large, complex architectural projects.

Our clients range from mid-size to large businesses in corporate workplace, with a recent focus on working with legal, energy and tech-sector clients. Healthcare, education, corporate workplace and sports sectors are also part of our integrated interiors practice.

Our teams of interior designers create environments that seamlessly integrate people, the environment, technology and the ultimate purpose of the space. We believe in a collaborative approach to design and encourage input from our clients throughout all stages of the project.

This Opportunity

We are seeking a talented design-oriented Intermediate Interior Designer in our Shanghai Studio. Reporting to Senior Interior Designer and/or Director, the Intermediate Interior Designer is responsible to plan and design interior spaces and concepts.

Specific Position Responsibilities

• Formulate preliminary design concepts that are functional, fiscally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing
• Work closely with the Design team positively with passion to formulate preliminary space plans and produce three-dimensional-creative and unique design concepts that are culturally attractive, functional, within budget and aesthetically pleasing.
• Willing to listen and understand client’s needs and work towards the goal to accomplish client’s vision with international level cutting edge design solution
• Naturally sensitive and have working knowledge of materials and products that will be used to create and furnish the space and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to make a space functional working and aesthetically amazing.
• Communicate with clients, consultants and contractors as required and directed
• Having knowledge and able to prepare or checking/reviewing, space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and millwork; create sample boards; knowledgeable in the areas of building construction, building materials, specifications, codes, life safety issues, technical drawing and business practices.
• Collaborate with Project Manager with consultants who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and structural design as well as any specialty consultants as required.
• Understanding of project fee and client budget.
• Develop documents, drawings and diagrams which outline client needs to appropriately portray the design concept and to meet functional, maintenance, performance, environmental and safety requirements under direction of supervising designer
• Understand the process of selection, specification and documentation of furniture, furnishings, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; contract administration to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation under the supervision of the senior interior designer
• Proactively seek out resources and information from senior staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Above 5 years of relevant industry experience as an interior designer; exposures to corporate office/commercial projects in China would be preferred.
• Good understanding of the design process and ability to comprehend the client’s needs and goals.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.
• Comfortable meeting and dealing with architects, contractors, other consultants, other interior designers, material suppliers and specifiers.
• Software/Technology: AutoCAD, 3D Software knowledge preferred (Sketchup, Rhino and Revit), Microsoft Office and Excel, Presentation Software (Image Ready, Power Point, Indesign and Photoshop)
• Strong team player with “Green Design” sense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese or English is preferred as it is required to communicate with internal and external partners.
• In return, we offer a competitive salary with excellent opportunities for training and career advancement.

For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com