Studio Cassells is looking for a highly competent Interior/Exhibition Designer to join our team.

As Senior Exhibition Designer, the successful applicant will work on multiple projects. They will participate in projects creatively and execute projects from concept through to build, independently or as part of our team.

This role requires a designer who is enthusiastic about working flexibly across disciplines and learning new skills to meet the varied nature of our projects: The successful applicant will be working on interior design projects in the areas of museum and permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions and commercial and retail spaces.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their ability for the above through past work examples and references.

Responsibilities:

• Respond creatively and critically to a design brief and lead the development of the design in line with client feedback and input from the Creative Director.

• Clearly convey design intent and concept through moodboards, concept sketches and rendered visualisations, written rationales and verbal presentations

• CAD model and render spaces and fit-outs (Rhino/V-Ray), re-touching renders in photoshop

• Carry out site measures before build and quality check on-site during build, produce defects lists.

• Create and manage a full 2D construction drawing package (Rhino)

• Communicate effectively with clients and contractors as required and brief subcontractors such as technical drawing companies and graphic designers;

• Good communication with the design team and Directors – able to clearly and frequently communicate progress, highlight potential issues before and as they arise

  Excellent organisational skills - able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently

• Manage your time and work efficiently to deadlines

Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years industry experience

• Proficient in CAD modelling and rendering using Rhino or 3D Max + VRay

• Strong 3D rendering skills using Rhino/AutoCAD, or alternatively VRay, 3D Max

• Photoshop skills and ability to retouch renders is a must – further digital painting/ illustration skills is an advantage

• The ability to sketch by hand, illustrating and sketching ideas for communication both internally as well as to the client

• Create and manage a full 2D construction drawing package (Rhino)

• Working knowledge of Hong Kong code

• Site experience and working knowledge of construction methods and terminology

• Proficient in Adobe suite, excel, project management software

• Spoken and written English and Cantonese

Applications must include a cover letter and portfolio in PDF format, an additional link to a website portfolio may be provided. The cover letter must clearly state the applicant’s years of experience and indicate their expected salary.

Your portfolio should demonstrate thorough design process including, research, concept sketching, design development, rendering and construction drawings.