A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.
From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.
At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.
SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and detailed oriented architectural or interior design professional to execute the pre-design and design phases of projects, conduct design development, through to design construction and completion. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to engage in both architectural and interior design projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Concept Design Support: Assist in the development of architectural and interior design concepts, contributing to the creation of cohesive and functional spaces.
- Design Development: Assist in the creation and refinement of design concepts, incorporating both architectural and interior design considerations to meet client briefs, budgets, and timelines. Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
- Drafting & Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, including floor plans, elevations, and sections, using 3D modelling, Revit, and other design software. Prepare presentations to clients, using graphic and design software.
- Material and Finish Selection: Assist in the selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings that align with design intent and project requirements. Preparing drafts of material specifications and schedule of finishes
- Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings to understand design preferences and provide updates on project progress.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with senior team members to coordinate project activities, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
- Documentation & Administration: Assist in project documentation and tender preparation, ensuring all architectural and interior design components are accurately represented.
- Site Visits: Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in both architecture and interior design.
- Work closely with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters, facilitating the integration of architectural and interior design perspectives.
- Perform other project-related duties as required
Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
- 4 years of relevant experience in architectural and/or interior design roles is preferred. Experience in healthcare interiors is an advantage.
- Well-versed in design, CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Revit is essential.
- Strong attention to detail, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organised, meticulous, enjoys problem-solving
- Creative with good aesthetic judgement
- Possesses sound industry knowledge
- Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs
Real Impact, Made Together
SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.
As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.
Submit Your Application
Please submit your application to our Career Portal at: https://surbanajurong.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SAAArchitectsCareers