Our Firm

B+H Architects is a global, award-winning firm with a 60+ year legacy of building creative solutions for clients through the delivery of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, interior design, and other consulting services.

Within our studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dubai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, we are creating the framework around which people lives their lives. We believe in the power of design to transform spaces, communities, and economies. Our clients’ visions are realized through customized designs that exceed their business goals and inspire the people that live, work, heal, play, and learn within them. Every challenge is an opportunity for us to learn, so we never lose sight of the people we’re designing for – regardless of the type of development, scale, scope, or geography involved.

A member of the Surbana Jurong Group, B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities and economies. Our more than 450 team members are committed to delivering bold and inspiring design solutions that are driven by honed insight, active listening, fearless entrepreneurialism, and a collaborative fusion of perspectives. Design performance achieved through constant innovation, accountability, hands-on service, cultivating talent, and being a champion for diversity in all its forms – these are the things we value.

For more information, please visit www.bharchitects.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Google+.

Our Interiors Practice

For more than 40 years, interiors has been an important part of our firm’s practice, providing high-quality design and project management services for our varied and prestigious clients.

A thriving standalone business with projects independent and distinct from our architectural practice has been established with 8 regional interiors studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore and Hong Kong. Additionally, our interiors practice supports projects that are integrated with large, complex architectural projects.

Our clients range from mid-size to large businesses in corporate workplace, with a recent focus on working with legal, energy and tech-sector clients. Healthcare, education, corporate workplace and sports sectors are also part of our integrated interiors practice.
Our teams of interior designers create environments that seamlessly integrate people, the environment, technology and the ultimate purpose of the space. We believe in a collaborative approach to design and encourage input from our clients throughout all stages of the project.

Projects

▼海尔全球创新中心

▼厦门安踏集团FILA广场

▼腾讯滨海大厦

▼长风城，中国上海

Career Opportunity

@（Senior）Interior Designer
Shanghai, China

We are seeking a talented design-oriented (Senior) Interior Designer in our Shanghai Studio. Reporting to Design Director and Project Director, the (Senior) Interior Designer is responsible to plan and design interior spaces and concepts.

Specific Position Responsibilities
• Formulate preliminary design concepts that are functional, fiscally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.
• Work closely with the Design team positively with passion to formulate preliminary space plans and produce three-dimensional-creative and unique design concepts that are culturally attractive, functional, within budget and aesthetically pleasing.
• Willing to listen and understand client’s needs and work towards the goal to accomplish client’s vision with international level cutting edge design solution.
• Naturally sensitive and have working knowledge of materials and products that will be used to create and furnish the space and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to make a space functional working and aesthetically amazing.
• Communicate with clients, consultants and contractors as required and directed.
• Having knowledge and able to prepare or checking/reviewing, space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and millwork; create sample boards; knowledgeable in the areas of building construction, building materials, specifications, codes, life safety issues, technical drawing and business practices.
• Collaborate with Project Manager with consultants who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and structural design as well as any specialty consultants as required.
• Understanding of project fee and client budget.
• Develop documents, drawings and diagrams which outline client needs to appropriately portray the design concept and to meet functional, maintenance, performance, environmental and safety requirements under the direction of supervising designer
• Understand the process of selection, specification and documentation of furniture, furnishings, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; contract administration to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation under the supervision of the senior interior designer.
• Proactively seek out resources and information from senior staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
• Above 6+ years (Interior Designer) or 10+ years (Senior Interior Designer) of relevant industry experience as a (Senior) interior designer; exposures to workplace projects in China is a must, healthcare and hospitality projects is a plus.
• Good understanding of the design process and ability to comprehend the client’s needs and goals
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects
• Comfortable meeting and dealing with architects, contractors, other consultants, other interior designers, material suppliers and specifiers
• Software/Technology: AutoCAD, 3D Software knowledge preferred (Sketchup, Rhino and Revit is essential), Microsoft Office and Excel, Presentation Software (Image Ready, Power Point, Indesign and Photoshop)
• Strong team player with “Green Design” sense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese or English is preferred

In return, we offer a competitive salary with excellent opportunities for training and career advancement.
For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume and portfolio to AsiaResumes@bharchitects.com, with “(Senior) Interior Designer” in the subject line.

@（Senior）Interior Designer
Shenzhen

We are seeking a talented design-oriented (Senior) Interior Designer in our Shenzhen Studio. Reporting to Design Director and Project Director, the (Senior) Interior Designer is responsible to plan and design interior spaces and concepts.

Specific Position Responsibilities
• Formulate preliminary design concepts that are functional, fiscally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing.
• Work closely with the Design team positively with passion to formulate preliminary space plans and produce three-dimensional-creative and unique design concepts that are culturally attractive, functional, within budget and aesthetically pleasing.
• Willing to listen and understand client’s needs and work towards the goal to accomplish client’s vision with international level cutting edge design solution.
• Naturally sensitive and have working knowledge of materials and products that will be used to create and furnish the space and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to make a space functional working and aesthetically amazing.
• Communicate with clients, consultants and contractors as required and directed.
• Having knowledge and able to prepare or checking/reviewing, space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment and millwork; create sample boards; knowledgeable in the areas of building construction, building materials, specifications, codes, life safety issues, technical drawing and business practices.
• Collaborate with Project Manager with consultants who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and structural design as well as any specialty consultants as required.
• Understanding of project fee and client budget.
• Develop documents, drawings and diagrams which outline client needs to appropriately portray the design concept and to meet functional, maintenance, performance, environmental and safety requirements under direction of supervising designer
• Understand the process of selection, specification and documentation of furniture, furnishings, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; contract administration to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation under the supervision of the senior interior designer.
• Proactively seek out resources and information from senior staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
• Above 6+ years (Interior Designer) or 10+ years (Senior Interior Designer) of relevant industry experience as an (Senior) interior designer; exposures to workplace is a must, healthcare, hospitality projects in Asia would be preferred.
• Good understanding of the design process and ability to comprehend the client’s needs and goals
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects
• Comfortable meeting and dealing with architects, contractors, other consultants, other interior designers, material suppliers and specifiers
• Software/Technology: AutoCAD, 3D Software knowledge preferred (Sketchup, Rhino and Revit is essential), Microsoft Office and Excel, Presentation Software (Image Ready, Power Point, Indesign and Photoshop)
• Material knowledge is a plus
• Strong team player with “Green Design” sense.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese or English is preferred

In return, we offer a competitive salary with excellent opportunities for training and career advancement.
For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume and portfolio to AsiaResumes@bharchitects.com, with “(Senior) Interior Designer” in the subject line.

@（Senior）Project Manager, Interior Design
Shanghai, China

The (Senior) Project Manager position will be responsible for individual clients and day to day project management. The incumbent will lead projects from beginning to end – and will be responsible for delivering project scope and coordinating the necessary project support. The (Senior) Project Manager will work collaboratively with Project Director in the completion of proposals, projects and project reporting. Undertake full project forecasting and financial management and report to Project Director.
Ideally this candidate should be a Senior level candidate who can lead and monitor project team and keep high level of communication with clients independently.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Oversees multiple interior design projects through management of day to day activities and ensure the completion of projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.
• Work together with Project Director and Design Team to ensure continued focus on delivering design excellence in all project work.
• Assists in preparing project presentations and Collaborates with Project Director to oversee RFPs in a timely and competitive method; May participate and/or lead client presentations.
• effective communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines.
• Understands the client’s expectations; Consistently provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

Position Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent is education or experience required.
• 10+ years of professional relevant experience in ID project management with exposures to workplace projects is a must, commercial. healthcare, hospitality projects experienced is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope.
• Strong organization, collaboration and communication skills to lead clients and the design team throughout planning processes.
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, mentor, direct and evaluate the work of others.
• Mandarin is essential with strong level of English communication skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email to asiaresumes@bharchitects.com.
In return, we offer a competitive salary with excellent opportunities for training and career advancement.

For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume and portfolio to AsiaResumes@bharchitects.com, with “(Senior) Project Manager, Interior Design” in the subject line.

@（Senior）Project Manager, Interior Design
Shenzhen

(Senior) Project Manager position will be responsible for individual clients and day to day project management. The incumbent will lead projects from end to end – and will be responsible for delivering project scope and coordinating the necessary project support. The (Senior) Project Manager will work collaboratively with Principals in the completion of proposals, projects and project reporting. Undertake full project forecasting and financial management and report directly to the Principals.

Ideally this candidate is passionate in design so that he can communicate the client design vision with the design team. It would be beneficial to have experience in projects collaborating with other disciplines or offices in other Asia locations especially Southern China, as we are a global firm with projects being delivered in partnership with other teams.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Contribute to business development efforts through your contacts with clients.
• Oversees multiple interior design projects through management of day to day activities and ensure the completion of projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.
• Serve as primary resource to clients on all projects related issues and keep effectively communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines.
• Understands the client’s expectations; Consistently provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project/design team.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.
• Design capability is need, able to follow up whole project process.

Position Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture or equivalent education and experience required.
• 10+ years of professional relevant experience in working on large scale interior design and architectural design projects, onsite experience is preferred.
• Workplace, hospitality project experiences are deems an advantage.
• Solid project experiences throughout the full services of interior design phases, from concept, schematic, DD, working drawing, Tender, to CA.
• Mainly in Interior Design project experience but not limited to Architecture project experience is preferred.
• Strong organization, collaboration and communication skills to lead clients and design team, and consultant teams.
• Must be able to work to tight deadlines – flexible in term of multitasking and tight project schedule.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential, who has good track records of serving corporate clients both in HK and China.

For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume and portfolio to AsiaResumes@bharchitects.com, with “(Senior) Project Manager, Interior Design” in the subject line.

@ Senior Client Development Manager
Shanghai, China

The Client Development Manager will work with Studio Director and Managing Principal to develop and execute the overall marketing and business development strategy. She/He should demonstrate strong capabilities to develop and build up business with clients.

Responsibilities:
• Bring in leads resulting in successful contracts with yearly target given by Managing Principal.
• Follow up on targeted local pursuits as directed by the China Principals
• Develop, build and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate the production of appropriate marketing materials for these potential clients (brochures, PowerPoint presentations, proposals, etc.) to be prepared by the B+H marketing team.
• Report to Managing Principal, Greater China
• Keep written records of all client contacts and progress of leads in B+H system.
• Focus is China and Great Bay Area.
• Coordinate with Marketing personnel and/or Principals in B+H global offices when required for leads outside greater China
• Use Go-No-Go and Project initiation forms in coordination with supervising Principal for any leads.
• Coordinate signing of contracts by having the contract reviewed by B+H Legal and Director/Principal in Charge of Project. Assist with drafting of contracts particularly discussion of scope of work and payment terms with clients.
• Follow up on client payment schedule and general contract administration.

Position Requirements:
• Smart and savvy with client relations
• Actively seek out fresh opportunities, eyes and ears on the ground and first mover on industry news
• Extensive experience leading and driving proposals in a professional services firm, ideally in the architecture, design or engineering industry
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate and negotiate different personalities and competing priorities
• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience
• Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-player attitude
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence and be decisive
• Ability to handle stressful situations under demanding conditions in a time-sensitive environment
• Strong relationships with planning and landscape and architecture clients.
• Basic knowledge of building and construction industry preferred.
• Prior experience in architectural LDIs, building contractor or property developer related market would be an advantage but not necessary
• Be a cost effective, highly functional and efficient negotiator.
• Willing and able to work overtime and travel within China.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

For more information about our firm please visit www.bharchitects.com
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume and portfolio to asiaresumes@bharchitects.com, with “Senior Client Development Manager” in the subject line.