Lead Concept Designer

Permasteelisa Group is a leading international façade specialist that has been shaping city skylines worldwide for generations.

Active in the Asia-Pacific market for over 50 years, we deliver bespoke, advanced technical solutions that improve the built environment and bring landmark façades to life. Our legacy includes some of the region’s most prestigious, iconic architectural works, including Sydney Opera House, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower and Taipei 101. In recent years, we have focused on the luxury retail market across Asia Pacific, delivering architects’ visions for the world’s leading brands through groundbreaking design and precision craftsmanship.

As Lead Concept Designer, you are an all-around facade specialist with first-hand experience across all stages - from system concept design engineering to sales & tendering, procurement & manufacturing, and installation & maintenance. You will drive winning, highly differentiated project strategies and enforce technical design excellence during early-stage involvement with architects and clients through securing and developing Concept Assist Services (CAS) and Pre-Construction Services (PCS) engagements. Working closely with the Global Retail Design and Business Development Director, you serve as the primary authority for steering early-stage projects - de-risking complex builds across design, engineering, constructability, procurement, cost optimization, quality control, logistics, and prototyping prior to project execution.

What qualities and competencies are needed?

• Customized material and contracting specialist who actively explores manufacturer and supplier capabilities and techniques.
• Strong commercial accuman, with proven experience in pricing and value engineering.
• Deep technical knowledge and first-hand experience in facade construction, with several years of experience in the facade industry (e.g., as a system design leader, tender design leader, or facade consultant).
• Solid track record of bringing architectural design concepts to buildable, practical solutions.
• Ability to use analytical skills to advise clients and translate their requirements into actionable strategies for sales, tender, and design teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a natural aptitude for connecting with people.
• Ability to identify market trends and technical innovations at an early stage.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Enthusiasm for working internationally and traveling as needed.
• Proficiency in English; fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is definitely an advantage.
• Existing personal network within the facade market is an advantage.
• Ambition to become a true industry specialist with a strong passion for seeing your designs become a reality.

(Candidates with less experience will be considered for the System Concept Designer role.)