SENIOR DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST-INTERIOR DESIGN

Are you looking for a change? One where you'll directly contribute to the design and delivery of local and international design projects that bring people together across the entire Asia-Pacific (APAC) region?

About us at Populous

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. We are a unique global company built on the philosophy and power of drawing large groups of people together to have incredible experiences.

We have designed iconic projects all over the world that encompass stadia, convention and exhibition centres, airports, integrated resorts, high performance training facilities, e-sports and entertainment arenas, and mixed-use venues.

At our core, we are urban designers with a true focus on user experience, creating civic infrastructure that brings whole communities together for amazing experiences, all with a sustainable design approach and ethos .

See more about our world-class projects and commitment to sustainable design at populous.com. You may recognise some of our iconic projects such as the KL Sports City in Kuala Lumpur or Philippine Arena in Manila.

Why Populous stands out from the rest

We don't consider ourselves just another architecture and design company. At Populous, we know that our strength comes from our diversity .

Our APAC team represent over 35 different nationalities from all walks of life. We actively celebrate these cultures and are committed to creating a connected team culture that embraces and supports this.

We are a truly global company, with offices and projects located throughout the APAC region - which means endless opportunities, development and adventures .

We invest heavily in sustainable design practices and have active Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies in place that are making a difference to not only our team, but the wider communities in which we operate across the APAC region.

In addition to our strong focus on DE&I and CSR Populous provides our people :

• Industry leading salary packages which are annually reviewed in addition to promotion opportunities
• Enhanced paid leave entitlements including :
• Parental leave
• Study leave
• Blood donation leave
• Community service leave (volunteering)
• Fertility leave
• Adoption leave
• An entertainment allowance so that you and your family / friends can enjoy visiting one of the venues that Populous has helped bring to life
• Comprehensive Employee assistance program
• Ample career development opportunities including in-house leadership development programs, mentorship programs, CPD and technical knowledge sharing workshops.
• A variety of fun activities and events organised by our POP social team (which you can get involved in)

Whatever you need to help succeed in your role, we'll work with you to make it happen!

Our Senior Documentation Specialist : What are we looking for?

We are currently on the search for an amazing new team member to fill a newly created leadership role focused on elevating our overall interior design construction documentation standards and outputs.

This role will lead our focus on this work and will have one direct team member working for them whose role is focused on the production of documentation in Revit / CAD, working alongside our amazing design talents in our Bangkok office, as well as colleagues all over the APAC region on a range of world-leading, community defining projects.

If you're looking for a role that will extend your experience and exposure to projects all over the world and one that will see you truly lead a critical part of our work, then look no further!

Our new Senior Documentation Specialist (Interior Design) will be critical to ensuring we continue to deliver world-class design outcomes for the communities around us.

Specifically, we're looking for our future Senior Documentation Specialist to :

• Lead, advise and oversee the interior design documentation and delivery to clients, project managers, contractors and team members.
• Manage and guide team members in modifying and reviewing interior design documentation outputs according to established standards and technical requirements.
• Oversee the Revit / CAD upskilling and continual development of our amazing design team in Bangkok.
• Provide design solutions once we start documenting our projects and continually engage in overall design discussions with project leaders and team members - we want someone who is not only technically brilliant using Revit / CAD, but someone who is well versed in design communication.
• Provide clear and concise verbal and written communication to project leaders and team members,
• Remain approachable so that team members feel confident and comfortable seeking your advice, guidance and assistance when needed.
• When needed, develop and prepare design presentations to communicate ideas and the story to clients, communities, and other key stakeholders.

Further to this, the type of people we're looking for are those with :

• Thai citizenship or the ongoing right to work in Thailand in alignment with Thai Law permissions.
• 15+ years' professional experience in an Interior Design role focused on construction documentation using Revit / CAD.
• A bachelor's degree in Interior design, or similar.
• Highly developed English communication skills including the ability to speak and write in English. English proficiency is required for this leadership role.
• Knowledge and experience of Interior Design delivery on large infrastructure projects.
• Advanced Revit / CAD skills.
• Construction experience on projects, including in leadership roles with directly responsibility for managing team members.
• Strong project management capabilities in order to successfully manage multiple deadlines, project priorities and outputs.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience - including going above and beyond minimum requirements.
• Experience in creating amazing outputs and outcomes through genuine design collaboration.
• Experience in training, coaching and mentoring team members who have, as a result, enhanced their overall capability and skillset when it comes to interior design, construction knowledge and documentation capabilities.
• Creative thinking and innovation in all areas of the interior design process, including the documentation phases.
• Experience and working knowledge of interior design products, materials and manufacturers.
• Self-motivated work ethic and the ability to meet fast paced project demands and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail, showing initiative and problem solving in a team are essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work flexibly to the needs of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, while consistently delivering high-quality work.

Want to see what it's all about?

Yes, we want highly skilled people. That's a given. But more importantly, we want people who embody our values, are truly energised by the work we do, that want to be involved in the awesome initiatives we are developing and, most importantly, who bring fun to our work environment and culture.

If you would like to have a chat to us about being part of the Populous team then feel free to pop your Cover Letter and resume through to us.

We really look forward to chatting to you very soon!