Associate, Design (Wellington)

at  Unispace

We continue to revolutionize the creation of workplace to meet the needs of today’s ever-changing global brands. Our agile, end-to-end experience, delivered seamlessly across borders, is powered by strong client partnerships and enabled by sound workplace intelligence and transformational technology.
We believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers wellbeing. Across our 48 global studios we see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategising, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after them with an extensive Employee Value Proposition program which includes rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on wellbeing.
As an Associate Designer at Unispace, you will play a pivotal role in pitching to clients and working closely with our Client Solutions and Pre-Construction teams. You will provide innovative commercial interior design workplace solutions. Your responsibilities include developing high-quality concept designs for pitches, tenders, and potential clients, and leading projects by coordinating design outputs with project consultants.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in commercial/workplace design with an impressive portfolio of projects.
• Knowledge of local codes.
• High proficiency in Revit.
• Understanding of best method procurement.
• Client-facing experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of design and build organizations, including project lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in using design tools.
• Some experience working on healthcare or life science projects is preferred, but not a must.
• Comfort with change and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to innovate.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join our agile and collaborative global firm to gain exposure to the design and construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while advancing your career.

The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to do this job. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

• External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed on the job description) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Unispace is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We enable our teams to provide diverse, fresh perspectives and to be courageous in challenging conventions of the way we work, collaborate, and learn

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead large and medium projects, including pre-project brief sessions, while managing multiple projects.
• Develop and manage key studio client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the design phase.
• Manage self and team to achieve profitability targets.
• Collaborate with Directors and Principals to develop operational improvements.
• Work with Delivery teams to ensure financial outcomes are met.
• Align with the culture, values, and behaviors of Unispace.
• Collaborate across disciplines, regions, and studios.
• Drive studio initiatives to enhance design and business operations.
• Support Principals in conducting design reviews at key project milestones.
• Continuously enhance your design skills and stay current with market trends.

The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to do this job. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

• External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed on the job description) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis