Position Overview
JLL Design Services is a leading real‐estate and design consultancy operating across 80 countries. We seek a Senior Interior Designer who combines creative excellence with strategic thinking to lead projects from concept through completion, mentor the team, and build and win new work.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership & Project Management
* Lead interior design projects from initial concept through construction administration, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, budget parameters, and project timelines.
* Develop comprehensive design concepts that respond to client requirements, site constraints, user needs, and brand identity, while demonstrating innovation and creativity.
* Prepare and present design proposals, mood boards, material palettes, and space plans to clients and stakeholders with clarity and persuasive communication.
* Conduct site assessments, measure existing conditions, and document spatial requirements to inform design development.
* Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of interior design with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
* Oversee furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) specifications, procurement, and installation processes.
Technical Documentation & Compliance
* Produce detailed construction documentation including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications using Revit and other design software.
* Ensure all design documentation complies with relevant building codes, accessibility standards (ADA/AS1428), fire safety regulations, and National Construction Code requirements.
* Prepare finish schedules, door schedules, furniture schedules, and lighting schedules with accurate specifications.
* Coordinate drawing sets with architectural and engineering consultants to resolve conflicts and ensure constructability.
* Conduct quality‐control reviews of documentation packages before issue to contractors.
* Respond to RFIs (Requests for Information) during construction and provide clarifications or design adjustments as needed.
* Attend site meetings during construction to ensure design intent is maintained and address field conditions.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Serve as primary point of contact for assigned projects, building trusted relationships with clients through responsive communication and exceptional service delivery.
* Facilitate design workshops and visioning sessions with client stakeholders to understand organizational culture, functional requirements, and aesthetic preferences.
* Present design concepts and recommendations to senior executives, decision‐makers, and user groups with confidence and professionalism.
* Manage client expectations regarding scope, schedule, and budget while advocating for design excellence.
* Incorporate client feedback constructively, balancing requests with design principles and project constraints.
* Cultivate ongoing relationships to generate repeat business and referrals.
* Contribute to business development activity including pitch preparation, fee proposals, and tender submissions, leveraging JLL's network and project credentials to help grow the Australian Design Services pipeline.
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
* Mentor and guide intermediate and junior designers, providing constructive feedback on their work and supporting their professional development.
* Delegate tasks appropriately to team members while maintaining oversight and quality control.
* Foster a collaborative studio environment that encourages creative exploration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
* Participate in design reviews, offering thoughtful critique and suggestions to strengthen project outcomes.
* Share expertise regarding materials, products, vendors, design trends, and technical solutions with colleagues.
* Contribute to internal initiatives including design standards development, resource libraries, and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
* Education & Licensing – Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field from an accredited institution.
* Technical Skills – Advanced proficiency in Revit (3D modeling & construction documentation), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), 3D visualization software (SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms (Procore, Aconex, BIM360), lighting design principles, sustainable design rating systems (GreenStar, WELL, LEED), AI‐powered design and generative AI platforms.
* Design & Professional Competencies – Comprehensive understanding of space planning principles, design fundamentals, materials and finishes, furniture systems, workplace planning, building codes, accessibility compliance, fire safety, occupancy classifications; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; problem‐solving, organizational, and communication skills.
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Outstanding verbal and visual communication, client relationship management, multidisciplinary team collaboration, presentation and defense of design recommendations, ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
* Personal Attributes – Passionate about design, creative thinker, detail‐oriented, proactive, collaborative mindset.
Portfolio Requirements
Applicants must submit a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating a range of project types and scales (strong focus on workplace), space planning capabilities, material and finish selection, presentation skills, and technical documentation samples. Portfolio should clearly indicate individual contributions on team projects and may be submitted digitally via PDF or website link (maximum20MB for PDFs).
Location
On‐site – Melbourne, VIC.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JonesLangLaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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