Senior Associate - Landscape Architecture/Urban Design

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company DescriptionWith eight design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world's best places - places people love, is what drives us.At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.At Hassell, we believe great design transforms the everyday. Our landscape architects work at the intersection of design, environment and strategy-and right now, we're looking for a Senior Associate to join our Shanghai studio and help lead our next chapter of place-shaping projects across China and the region.Job DescriptionAs a Senior Associate, you'll be a key leader in our practice-shaping both projects and people. You'll play a hands-on role in:Leading medium to large-scale design projects, guiding them from strategy through to deliveryCreating design clarity across complex briefs and collaborating with clients to drive high-impact outcomesBuilding and nurturing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and helping win workMentoring and developing talent within the studio-coaching others, sharing knowledge, and helping grow future leadersContributing to the commercial performance of our projects and studio, ensuring design and business goals are alignedRole-modelling design leadership, championing sustainable, inclusive and innovative design approachesQualificationsYou're an experienced and confident design professional with 12+ years in landscape architecture, urban design or planning-someone who can lead large-scale projects and bring people together around a shared vision.You'll stand out for your ability to:Translate design ideas into outcomes with impactGuide projects across design quality, budget, timeline and deliveryLead and mentor teams in a collaborative, inclusive wayBalance creative thinking with commercial outcomesCommunicate effectively with clients and partners-ideally in both English and Mandarin (preferred, not essential)Work confidently across design tools such as Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and others * Bachelor Degree, or higher qualification, in Landscape Architecture.Additional InformationWhy join Hassell?Our Shanghai studio is a dynamic, design-led environment where local insight meets global collaboration. As a Senior Associate, you'll play a visible role across projects, clients and people-supported by a global network of studios and design minds.At Hassell, you'll find:High-impact projects that shape public places, urban systems and cultural lifeA progressive culture that values curiosity, diversity and purpose-led designRoom to grow as a design leader, mentor and collaboratorFlexible and hybrid working, and support for sustainable working hoursPathways to leadership, learning and professional developmentReady to lead?If you're a passionate and strategic designer ready to shape cities, coach teams, and influence the future of landscape architecture-we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and portfolio or contact Ciaran Cullen - Global Talent Lead for a confidential discussion.We review applications as they arrive-so don't wait.Please note: We are not accepting speculative candidates from agencies or third parties at this time.
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