Associate

Associate

About Sybarite 

Sybarite is a global design agency leading the ever-evolving face of benchmark retail, experiential culture and hospitality. Founded in 2002 as a boutique studio dedicated to luxury retail, Sybarite has grown into an internationally recognised design practice delivering projects ranging from master planning and architecture to interiors, branding and product design.

Our unique approach is driven by curiosity, innovation and a passion for creating extraordinary experiences. We collaborate with some of the world’s most influential brands and developers to create destinations that redefine the future of luxury.

About the Role 

Sybarite is embarking on a period of transformative change around an expanding portfolio of architecture projects. This is a key role within the project team that will focus on space planning and design on large-scale luxury retail projects located in China and the middle east.

As a key team member, you will balance design, technical ability and efficiency to deliver cohesive architectural projects that are aesthetically innovative and technically feasible.

About You

• High level of understanding and implementation of project team roles and responsibilities. Project management skills.
• Managing team’s time keeping, efficient work organization and management.
• High level knowledge of key fabrication and building techniques, manufacturing, and construction site processes.
• Possessing team motivation skills.
• Developing project management skills.
• Developing knowledge/responsibility of contract administration, resourcing, and financial planning.
• Developing client negotiations skills and commercial awareness.
• Developing multi-basking analytical skills
• Possessing the skill of ‘design vision’.
• Mandarin Speaking.

Tasks

• Champion creative excellence and provide guidance to team.
• Lead and manage production work on a project.
• Work with, direct, mentor and assist junior staff.
• Complement good work and encourage good team spirits.
• Provide detailed demonstration of design work execution on request by junior staff.
• Bring fresh and innovative design ideas, providing meaningful insight to enhance overall project approach.
• Assist in organization of design work and distribution of tasks.
• Establish an efficient work routine and design workflow across the internal project team.
• Inform the internal project team about schedules of internal and external design workshops/reviews and allocate tasks for material preparation.
• Establish contacts and build professional relationships with suppliers/manufacturers.
• Act as a primary contact for project related design queries addressed by the client or other external parties.
• Report to senior management on important issues.
• Provide technical / professional expertise to client issues.
• Promote positive studio culture. Endorse studio wide initiatives.
• Face the client and take responsibility for the quality of work delivered by the team.
• Ensure liaison with technical director for ongoing drawing issues.
• Work to encourage ‘cross-pollination’ and fluidity across the teams. Present back to Founders weekly.

Responsabilities

• Compile and review and itemised list of design stage deliverables for the project.
• Make decisions on design specifications.
• Execute the project according to provided briefs and schedules.
• Ensure team operates to time, cost and quality targets.
• Assist in recruiting and developing project teams.
• Take client briefs with support of the Associate Director.
• Attend resource meetings in conjunction with the Associate Director. Assist with resource management, considering fee proposal at all times.
• Organise a schedule of internal and external design workshops/reviews.
• Produce and distribute detailed meeting agendas / minutes.
• Compile meeting notes for the project.
• Encourage team morale and flag any team issues to Associate Director.
• Assist with client admin and communication by working in partnership with Associate Director.
• Monitor quality of produced design work, ensuring it follows the directions set by senior management and meets Sybarite’s quality standards.
• Carry out detailed coordination of project design items with external consultants (e.g. Structural Engineers, MEP, Quantity Surveyors, Facade Engineers, and Lighting Designers) and contractors, facilitating constructive multi-disciplinary design process.
• Review design work produced by the team, advise on technical issues and mistakes, identify areas for improvement.
• Report on personal time (timesheets) and expenses within the specified period.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on globally recognised luxury retail and mixed-use developments.
• Exposure to some of the most ambitious and innovative projects currently being delivered in Asia.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
• Career progression within a globally recognised design practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A studio culture that values creativity, innovation, wellbeing and work-life balance.

All duties associated with this role shall be carried out in accordance with the organisation’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and supporting continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and environmental responsibility.

Company landscapes are constantly evolving. As such, the job descriptions and role expectations for each position are not set in stone. They are reviewed and updated regularly to align with the changing requirements and strategic goals of the business. This flexibility allows us to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, ensuring that our team remains agile and responsive. We value adaptability and encourage our employees to embrace change as part of their professional growth and contribution to the company’s success.