Overview
HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. HDR’s Architecture Business Group has an opportunity for an Interior Designer with strong technical documentation skills and an eye for detail to join our Sydney studio. To support our key sectors - Federal (Defence), Education & Science, Tech/Media/Telecom (Data Centres) and Healthcare - we are looking for a talented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about design excellence. This role is ideal for someone who wants to refine their craft, grow with global specialists and make a real impact on our communities.
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Permanent role available in Sydney.
Please note: Due to project requirements, a current Baseline or higher Australian Government Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain is required. To check your eligibility, please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across project teams and disciplines to develop creative, practical design concepts and solutions aligned with project goals.
- Prepare, present, and document interior design concepts from programming through construction administration.
- Participate in design reviews, maintaining a strong eye for detail and quality throughout.
- Work independently while contributing to a cooperative team environment — open to both mentoring and being mentored.
- Advocate for design excellence and contribute to the studio’s creative culture.
- Engage in networking and business development opportunities to help grow our client base and expand HDR’s impact.
- Support and promote HDR’s brand within project teams, with clients, and in the broader industry.
Qualifications and experience that support success in this role are expected to align with the following:
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in interior design, or closely related discipline.
- Typically, 3-6 years’ experience in interior design and architectural documentation.
- Strong technical skills and solid understanding of interior design documentation workflows.
- Proficiency in Revit – required.
- Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper is a plus.
- Experience in Sketch Up & Enscape - required.
- Experience using Photoshop & InDesign - required.
- A collaborative mindset and positive, proactive approach to challenges.
- Passion for the sectors HDR Architecture is known for - Federal, Healthcare, Tech/Media/Telecom & Data, Education & Science is a plus.
- A proactive, adaptable working style and willingness to contribute across different sectors and project types as required.
- Australian Citizenship (Baseline or higher Australian Government Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain - required).
Additional information about HDR:
Why HDR
We are one of the largest employee-owned companies globally, with a multi-disciplinary network of over 12,000 dedicated professionals. As the largest healthcare and educational science practice in the world, we are expanding our architectural team to enhance our impact in Australia. Our studios foster an open design culture, valuing collaboration and individual expression. Every team member has a voice in shaping our projects and studio environments. We are committed to individual growth, offering tailored career pathways and opportunities such as our international talent exchange program by connecting you with a global network of experts and leaders in the field.
Our current project portfolio includes Healthcare, Education, Science and Federal (Defence) sectors, with a focus on growing our master planning and urban design capability. We utilise emerging and cutting-edge technologies to inform our design processes and communicate effectively with our clients and stakeholders, supported by our dedicated in-house data-driven design team.
HDR has set a global ambition to drive socially and environmentally regenerative outcomes across all our projects and we strive for our work to positively impact both people and the planet.
Benefits
- Broad-based Employee Shares Program
- Global organisation with opportunities for international travel and collaboration
- Financial advice and wellbeing programs
- Salary Packaging and Novated Lease Options
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- HDR University learning platform with access to webinars, Linked In Learning, and the Pinnacle Series
- Rewards program including referrals, long service awards, and certification bonuses
- Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees
- Company paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Employee Assistance Program
- A culture that supports and encourages inclusion and diversity where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day
Note: HDR does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from third party suppliers. Any submissions made without prior request from the HDR Talent Acquisition team will not be considered as valid submissions.
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Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Sydney
Industry: Interiors
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Sep 22, 2025
HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and to being an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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