Full-Time

Design Associate

Unispace

Unispace

501-1,000 employees

Global workplace design and construction services

No salary listed

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Requirements
  • 10–12+ years in interior design, architecture, or related field (workplace experience preferred)
  • Experience leading projects and mentoring team members
  • Advanced Revit skills and strong technical detailing
  • Solid understanding of building codes, materials, and design trends
  • Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple priorities
  • Experience with FF&E and interior detailing
  • Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or similar
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and delivery of workplace projects from concept to completion
  • Build strong client relationships and present design concepts with confidence
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Mentor junior designers and support team development
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants (MEP, AV, lighting, etc.)
  • Produce and review drawings, documentation, and construction details
  • Support site activities, RFIs, and construction administration
  • Contribute fresh ideas and uphold high design standards
  • Champion inclusive, thoughtful design solutions
Desired Qualifications
  • AIA, NCIDQ, LEED accreditation (a plus)

Unispace designs and builds workplaces worldwide, covering offices, labs, retail, social spaces, and athletic facilities. It provides engineering, project management, and construction services through a unified, global team across 25 countries, delivering tailored, end-to-end solutions that keep projects on time and within budget. The company emphasizes experiential design and brand storytelling, embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into its work. Difference from competitors lies in its global, integrated delivery model and focus on culture-driven, brand-aligned spaces rather than isolated design or construction services. Its goal is to create spaces that foster company culture and communicate a brand’s story while meeting client needs efficiently.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • G.A Group expands Unispace into luxury hospitality and experience-design projects.
  • Unispace Life Sciences deepens exposure to higher-margin regulated lab buildouts.
  • HP Gurgaon and similar projects validate demand for hybrid-ready, sustainable workplaces.

What critics are saying

  • Recent acquisitions increase integration complexity and threaten margin dilution if cross-selling underperforms.
  • Leadership turnover since April 2024 creates strategic churn and delivery-team disruption.
  • Public-sector PPE controversy threatens procurement scrutiny and future bid disqualification.

What makes Unispace unique

  • Unispace combines strategy, design, engineering, and construction in one integrated service model.
  • It operates across 13+ countries with globally connected teams and local expertise.
  • Its portfolio spans offices, labs, retail, hospitality, and branded experiential spaces.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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