Bespoke Careers Global Salary Guide 2019

Global Salary Guide 2019

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London Sydney Melbourne Brisbane New York LA/San Francisco Dubai

Coverage London Europe the Middle East, Africa Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane Asia Pacific

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2019 looks set to be another busy year with requirements for talent in our sector remaining high in all the regions we operate in.

In the past twelve months the sustained candidate shortage in the UK has seen salaries steadily increase and we anticipate that this will continue into the year ahead. Employers looking to win the war on talent have been reviewing their benefits packages and we’re seeing some innovative initiatives implemented to encourage staff retention, engagement and to improve diversity. In Q4 last year we saw a sharp increase in the number of contract staff requirements as forward-thinking businesses looked to temporary staff as a solution to spikes in workload and as a way of ‘buying some time’ to find the ‘perfect fit’ permanent hire. Sector-wise we are seeing the highest demand for candidates within the infrastructure, workplace and hospitality sectors.

Job seekers with experience in these project types can expect to receive decent salary increases when making a move and will often receive multiple job offers post-interview.

The market in Australia continues to thrive with many practices working on government-funded infrastructure projects across transport, justice, social housing and wellness. As employers increasingly focus on retention, diversity and flexibility in the workplace we’ve seen demand for HR and practice managers increase and we envisage that will continue in the year ahead.

There has been a noticeable slow-down in large-scale, mass market apartment projects but the continued migration to Australia and resulting population growth has meant work in the private residential and education sectors has increased; the hospitality sector also remains strong and applicants with expertise in these areas continue to be in high demand.

In the US, the architecture and design market has grown steadily over the past twelve months and the outlook for the year ahead is incredibly positive. New York’s status as a design capital continues to attract international practices and architects with between five and eight years’ experience remain in high demand.

Strategic searches for those with healthcare, transportation and sustainability experience look likely to remain a focus for us in 2019. The private developer-driven residential sector continues to be incredibly busy with no end in sight for large-scale projects in all five boroughs. The West Coast has seen some exciting changes which are creating opportunities in the architecture world including the emergence of the legalized cannabis industry, the 2028 Olympics, and an extensive overhaul to LAX airport and its connecting transport. Workplace benefits, diversity and career development have become the focus for many employers as attracting and retaining talent sits at the forefront of their agenda.

Across the EMEA regions we’ve seen the most activity in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai where many highly experienced job seekers have sought relocation. Attracted by high levels of responsibility, impressive salary packages and some incredible employer benefits offered by large developers, these opportunities can be hard to resist. The highest demand continues to be seen in aviation and rail; job seekers with expertise in infrastructure, urban design and landscape are highly sought after.

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Interior Design

1. London

Per annum

Salary Guide Architecture

£ Low

£ Average

£ High

Graduate

20,000

22,000

23,000+

Junior Interior Designer

24,000

26,000

28,000+

Midweight Interior Designer

28,000

35,000

38,000+

Senior Interior Designer

39,000

45,000

58,000+

Associate

50,000

57,000

70,000+

Design Director

65,000

75,000

90,000+

Junior Technician

24,000

26,000

28,000+

Technician

30,000

34,000

37,000+

Senior Technician

37,000

45,000

58,000+

FF&E Designer

28,000

35,000

38,000+

Per annum

£ Low

£ Average

£ High

Part I

20,000

22,000

26,000+

Part II (0-2 years)

27,000

29,000

32,000+

Part II (3-4 years)

32,000

34,000

37,000+

Architect (0-4 years)

35,000

40,000

47,000+

Architect (5+ years)

42,000

48,000

55,000+

Associate

47,000

52,000

65,000+

Associate Director

55,000

65,000

75,000+

Director

70,000

80,000

100,000+

Project Administrator

28,000

32,000

36,000+

Partner

100,000

120,000

160,000+

Studio Manager

32,000

40,000

50,000+

Technician

30,000

35,000

45,000+

Practice Manager

55,000

65,000

75,000+

Senior Technician

35,000

40,000

60,000+

Personal Assistant

32,000

38,000

45,000+

Design Manager

60,000

70,000

85,000+

Executive Assistant

50,000

60,000

70,000+

Senior Design Manager

70,000

80,000

90,000+

Marketing Assistant

25,000

28,000

30,000+

Marketing Coordinator

32,000

36,000

40,000+ 55,000+

BIM/CAD/IT BIM Modeller

25,000

30,000

Senior FF&E Designer

38,000

45,000

58,000+

Junior Interior Architect

24,000

26,000

27,000+

Interior Architect

28,000

35,000

38,000+

Senior Interior Architect

39,000

45,000

58,000+

Receptionist

22,000

24,000

28,000+

Studio Coordinator

24,000

26,000

30,000+

Business Support

Marketing Manager

40,000

45,000

35,000+

Bid Coordinator

30,000

35,000

40,000+

Business Dev. Manager

45,000

50,000

65,000+ 75,000+

BIM Technician

30,000

35,000

40,000+

BIM Champion

35,000

40,000

45,000+

Head of Communications

55,000

65,000

BIM Coordinator

35,000

42,000

47,000+

Document Controller

28,000

32,000

36,000+

HR Admin

25,000

28,000

30,000+

BIM Coordinator/Architect

40,000

45,000

50,000+

BIM Manager

45,000

55,000

75,000+

HR Advisor

30,000

32,000

38,000+

45,000

50,000

55,000+

CAD/BIM/IT Manager

55,000

70,000

85,000+

HR Manager

BIM Consultant/Trainer

45,000

50,000

65,000+

Project Manager

38,000

45,000

55,000+

BIM Director/Lead

60,000

70,000

80,000+

IT Manager

45,000

55,000

60,000+

Head of BIM

60,000

75,000

85,000+

Facilities Manager

35,000

40,000

50,000+

Finance Assistant/Controller

25,000

30,000

35,000+

CAD Manager

45,000

50,000

55,000+

Computational Specialist

45,000

55,000

65,000+

Finance Manager

40,000

50,000

60,000+

IT Technician

25,000

35,000

45,000+

Operations Manager

55,000

65,000

75,000+

IT Manager

50,000

65,000

75,000+

Architectural & Interior Products

Head of IT

60,000

75,000

90,000+

Urban Design & Landscape Junior Urban Designer

25,000

27,000

29,000+

Urban Designer

30,000

33,000

36,000+

Senior Urban Designer

35,000

38,000

40,000+

Principal Urban Designer

40,000

45,000

50,000+

Urban Design Associate

45,000

50,000

55,000+

Urban Design Director

60,000

70,000

90,000+

Junior Landscape Architect

25,000

27,000

29,000+

Landscape Architect

30,000

37,000

40,000+

Senior Landscape Architect

35,000

40,000

45,000+

Landscape Architect Associate

45,000

50,000

60,000+

Landscape Architect Director

60,000

70,000

90,000+

The figures detailed above should be used as a guide and are based on salary only, exclusive of other benefits.

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Showroom Assistant

22,000

25,000

28,000+

Showroom Manager

32,000

36,000

40,000+

Sales Support

22,000

26,000

30,000+

Sales Representative

25,000

28,000

30,000+

Senior Sales Representative

30,000

35,000

40,000+

Sales Manager

50,000

55,000

60,000+

Key Account Manager

30,000

35,000

40,000+

Graphics & CGI Junior 3D Artist/Visualiser

21,000

24,000

30,000+

Mid 3D Artist/Visualiser

30,000

36,000

42,000+

Senior 3D Artist/Visualiser

42,000

49,000

60,000+

Graphic Designer

22,000

30,000

35,000+

Senior Graphic Designer

35,000

45,000

55,000+

Wayfinding Designer

22,000

32,000

40,000+

Senior Wayfinding Designer

38,000

49,000

65,000+

Digital Designer

30.000

50,000

65,000+

Creative Director

55,000

70,000

85,000+

Market Update Summary The current economic conditions in the UK, the ongoing boom in Australia and the negative net migration from London to other UK cities continues to result in an acute skills shortage in London.

Historically around 60% of introductions we made to our clients in the capital would be Europeans or Antipodeans.

EU and overseas applications fell sharply after the Brexit vote and it continues to fall as we see the slow migration of Europeans based here back to their home nations. While the wider economic impact of Brexit remains unclear, we envisage the demand for highly skilled individuals will outweigh supply in 2019 and employers will have to work hard to attract and retain talent.

After almost a decade of stagnation we’ve seen salaries in the capital rise sharply over the past twelve months. In the regions where wages have historically been significantly lower, they have steadily increased, and in booming cities like Birmingham and Manchester they are reaching near parity with average-to-low London offers. Ambitious growth plans for these cities have created sustainable longterm opportunities within the built environment and as result they are becoming increasingly attractive options for those struggling with the high cost of living in London.

In a bid to attract and retain people, employers have been reviewing and enhancing their benefits packages. Pressure to offer flexible working arrangements has increased and we are now seeing more offers where people are contracted to work flexibly. Gender diversity is a high priority for many and we’ve seen some innovative initiatives implemented to address the balance, particularly at board level. We envisage the demand for experienced female leaders will continue to increase in 2019.

Forward-thinking businesses are utilising experienced temporary contract staff to manage spikes in workload and to ‘buy them time’ to hire permanent staff. A number of the large award-winning practices we work with are regularly utilising up to 10-15% contract staff to help manage resources. Whilst demand for permanent talent continues to outweigh supply and the economic uncertainty continues, we envisage that requirements for temporary contract staff in London will increase, especially for those with Revit and Rhino skills.

Requirements for individuals with retail, highend residential and education experience have fallen in the last twelve months and we’ve seen less demand for healthcare architects. Job seekers with mixed use, private rental schemes (PRS) and hospitality experience are in high demand and will often receive multiple job offers. High profile infrastructure projects such as HS2 and the Heathrow expansion mean those with transport experience can command high salaries and again applicants with this experience in this sector are likely to be offered higher salaries than those in other sectors.

The booming hospitality sector continues to remain strong and demand, particularly for designers with interiors experience, is at an all time high.

In this candidate-short market, employers looking to hire in 2019, whether via an agent or their own network, would be well-advised to offer potential applicants a highly competitive salary and a fair benefits package. We would also encourage them to give due consideration to who is best suited in their organisation to interview. The decision to accept one offer over another is often an emotional one and the time it took to respond to their initial application, the interview experience itself and the timely (or otherwise) nature of the post interview feedback invariably plays a part in the outcome. Get these right and you’ll give your business the best possible chance of success.

In a bid to attract and retain people, employers have been reviewing and enhancing their benefits packages.

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2. Sydney

Market Update Summary

Salary Guide Architecture Per annum

Business Support A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Per annum

A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Student

40,000

45,000

50,000

Receptionist

45,000

55,000

65,000

Grad of Architecture (1-3 yrs)

52,000

55,000

65,000

Office Administrator

50,000

55,000

70,000

Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs)

60,000

70,000

85,000

Project Administrator

55,000

65,000

80,000

Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs)

70,000

85,000

100,000

Document Controller

50,000

70,000

90,000

Registered Architect (3-6 yrs)

65,000

75,000

90,000

Studio Manager

70,000

85,000

100,000

Registered Architect (6-10 yrs)

75,000

90,000

110,000

Practice Manager

90,000

100,000

120,000+

Senior Architect/Associate

95,000

120,000

140,000+

Personal Assistant/EA

60,000

75,000

90,000

Project Director/Sen Associate

120,000

140,000

160,000+

Marketing Assistant/Coordinator

55,000

65,000

75,000

Director /Principal

150,000

180,000

300,000+

Marketing Manager

75,000

85,000

100,000+

Technician (1-3 yrs)

50,000

60,000

70,000

Submissions Coordinator

65,000

80,000

100,000

Technician (3-6 yrs)

60,000

70,000

80,000

Bid Manager

80,000

90,000

120,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

70,000

85,000

110,000

Graphic Designer

60,000

70,000

90,000

BIM Modeller

70,000

95,000

115,000

Senior Graphic Designer

70,000

80,000

100,000

BIM Manager

90,000

130,000

160,000

UX/UI Designer

75,000

90,000

100,000+

Visualiser

65,000

85,000

110,000

Creative Director

80,000

95,000

110,000+

Senior Visualiser

100,000

120,000

150,000

Business Dev Manager

80,000

100,000

120,000+

Urban Design & Landscape Student

35,093

38,000

40,000

Graduate Urban Designer

50,000

52,000

55,000

Urban Designer (1-3 yrs)

60,000

65,000

75,000

Urban Designer (3-6 yrs)

70,000

85,000

100,000

Urban Designer (6-10 yrs)

100,000

115,000

130,000

Assoc/Sen Urban Designer

120,000

140,000

160,000

Urban Design Director

150,000

180,000

250,000+

Graduate Landscape Architect

50,000

55,000

60,000

Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs)

55,000

60,000

70,000

Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs)

65,000

75,000

85,000

Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

95,000

Assoc/Sen Landscape Architect

80,000

95,000

150,000

Landscape Architect Director

100,000

130,000

150,000

Interior Design Graduate Interior Designer

45,000

47,000

50,000

Interior Designer (1-3 yrs)

50,000

62,000

70,000

Interior Designer (3-6 yrs)

65,000

70,000

80,000

Interior Designer (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

110,000

Associate

100,000

120,000

130,000

Design Director

130,000

165,000

200,000

Technician (1-3 yrs)

50,000

60,000

65,000

Technician (3-6 yrs)

65,000

70,000

85,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

95,000

Stylist/Decorator

65,000

75,000

90,000

Retail Design Manager

80,000

110,000

160,000

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HR Manager

75,000

95,000

120,000+

Bookkeeper

60,000

70,000

80,000

Finance Manager

80,000

90,000

110,000+

IT Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000+

Architectural & Interior Products Showroom Assistant

55,000

65,000

75,000

Showroom Manager

65,000

80,000

100,000

Marketing Coordinator

50,000

65,000

75,000

Marketing Manager

80,000

95,000

110,000

Sales Support

50,000

60,000

65,000

Estimator

65,000

75,000

90,000

Project Manager

90,000

105,000

120,000

Product Designer

60,000

75,000

95,000

Sales Representative

70,000

85,000

100,000

State Sales Manager

100,000

115,000

125,000

National Sales Manager

130,000

150,000

170,000

Dealer Manager

90,000

105,000

120,000

Installer

55.000

62,500

70,000

Logistics Manager

65,000

75,000

85,000

Warehouse Manager

65,000

80,000

100,000

Operations Manager

80,000

100,000

125,000

General Manager

120,000

150,000

180,000

The figures detailed above are exclusive of superannuation.

As of 20 June 2018, and in accordance with the Architects Awards 2010 [MA000079], a full-time Graduate of Architecture* (entry level) must be paid a minimum of $51,020 per annum and a full-time Registered Architect** (entry level) or Experienced Graduate of Architecture must be paid a minimum of $58,986 per annum on a full-time salary Australian national minimum wage is $37,398.84 per annum.

This information should be used as a guide only. Current rates of pay and award standards can be found on the Fair Work Commission website www.fairwork.gov.au

Sydney-siders are continuing to enjoy a buoyant market as we enter 2019. While we have experienced some significant shifts over the past 18 months, the slowing of the developer-lead multi-residential sector has been balanced by an increase in government spending on infrastructure across transport, justice, social housing and wellness. Some of those practices working on rail / infrastructure and education projects (secondary and tertiary) have experienced their best year to date.

The interiors and architectural / interiors building product sectors have been experiencing stronger conditions as the fitout of new and refurbished properties across the city continues.

There has been a softening in wages growth across the sector over the past 12 months for mid-to-associate level in interior design and architecture; this is due to practices pulling back on inflated offers which were made over the past few years from faster than usual growth and a shortage of people in our sector. This growth rate has led to a surge in movement at the strategic level while practices seek new leaders to join their studios where they may traditionally have promoted from within. Salaries at this level have seen strong growth and competition is vigorous for standout leaders, managers and designers at the top of their game.

We have seen an increase in HR and practice management roles as mid-to-large practices have grown and are focusing on diversity / flexibility and equal opportunity. An increase in gender equality at associate level and above has also increased as firms try to improve and balance their economic participation and decision making.

Across design, the retail and hospitality sectors have picked up and the workplace sector also desires this design experience as they add the ‘third space’ into their workplace projects which have the look and feel of a hotel or membership club.

Tougher laws around sponsoring have slowed interest in overseas candidates but on the flipside those still willing to sponsor can now more easily compete for talented overseas architects.

We have also seen a particular spike in the demand for Australian interior designers with hospitality and workplace to relocate to the Big Apple.

Australian architects looking abroad are still in high demand across New York, LA and London on their working holiday Visa or E3.

We have also seen a particular spike in the demand for Australian interior designers with hospitality and workplace to relocate to the Big Apple. Around 15% of our placements in Sydney are intercompany with our global team finding talent for start-ups abroad or relocating people for a sunny sea-change to Sydney.

There has been an increase in the casual workforce across architecture and interiors in line with sudden project-driven growth for new studios and also for large practices outgrowing their current office space and looking for a more flexible work force. Flexible working is now mainstream with practices embracing output over hours in the studio and hiring practice managers and HR staff to help implement this new way of working.

It is inspiring to see several mid-tier practices grow from 40 people towards 100 and looking at further growth with targeted structure through their business plans off the back of one of their most successful financial years - 2019 is looking bright!

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3. Melbourne

Market Update Summary

Salary Guide Architecture

Business Support

Per annum

A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Per annum

A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Student

40,000

45,000

50,000

Receptionist

48,000

55,000

60,000

Grad of Architecture (1-3 yrs)

52,000

55,000

60,000

Office Administrator

50,000

55,000

65,000

Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs)

60,000

70,000

80,000

Project Administrator

55,000

60,000

75,000

Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs)

70,000

80,000

90,000

Document Controller

50,000

70,000

90,000

Registered Architect (3-6 yrs)

60,000

75,000

85,000

Studio Manager

70,000

80,000

90,000

Registered Architect (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

95,000

Practice Manager

90,000

100,000

120,000+

Senior Architect

85,000

100,000

110,000

Personal /Exec Assistant

60,000

75,000

90,000

Associate

95,000

115,000

130,000

Marketing Assistant

55,000

65,000

75,000

Senior Associate

110,000

130,000

160,000

Marketing Manager

75,000

85,000

100,000+

Director /Principal

130,000

160,000

220,000+

Submission Coordinator

65,000

80,000

90,000

Technician (1-3 yrs)

50,000

55,000

65,000

Bid Manager

80,000

90,000

120,000

Technician (3-6 yrs)

60,000

65,000

75,000

Graphic Designer

45,000

50,000

60,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

70,000

85,000

95,000

Senior Graphic Designer

70,000

80,000

90,000

BIM Modeller/Coordinator

60,000

80,000

100,000

UX/UI Designer

75,000

90,000

100,000+

BIM Manager

85,000

110,000

130,000

Creative Director

80,000

95,000

110,000+

Visualiser

60,000

85,000

110,000

Business Dev Manager

80,000

100,000

120,000+

Senior Visualiser

90,000

110,000

130,000

HR Manager

80,000

95,000

120,000+

Bookkeeper

60,000

70,000

80,000

Finance Manager

80,000

90,000

110,000+

IT Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000+

Urban Design & Landscape Student

35,093

38,000

40,000

Graduate Urban Designer

50,000

52,000

55,000

Urban Designer (1-3 yrs)

60,000

65,000

75,000

Urban Designer (3-6 yrs)

70,000

85,000

100,000

Urban Designer (6-10 yrs)

100,000

115,000

130,000

Assoc/Sen Urban Designer

120,000

140,000

160,000

Urban Design Director

150,000

180,000

250,000+

Graduate Landscape Architect

50,000

55,000

60,000

Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs)

55,000

60,000

70,000

Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs)

65,000

75,000

85,000

Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

95,000

Assoc/Sen Landscape Architect

80,000

95,000

150,000

Landscape Architect Director

100,000

130,000

150,000

Interior Design Graduate Interior Designer

43,000

46,000

50,000

Interior Designer (1-3 yrs)

48,000

60,000

67,000

Interior Designer (3-6 yrs)

60,000

70,000

80,000

Interior Designer (6-10 yrs)

70,000

85,000

110,000

Associate

90,000

115,000

130,000

Design Director

130,000

165,000

200,000

Technician (1-3 yrs)

50,000

58,000

65,000

Technician (3-6 yrs)

60,000

65,000

80,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

95,000

Stylist/Decorator

55,000

75,000

90,000

Retail Design Manager

80,000

110,000

160,000+

Workspace Strategist

120,000

160,000

200,000

Change Manager

120,000

160,000

200,000

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Architectural & Interior Products Showroom Assistant*

50,000

60,000

70,000

Showroom Manager

70,000

80,000

100,000

Marketing Coordinator

50,000

65,000

75,000

Marketing Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000+

Sales Support

50,000

57,000

65,000

Estimator

65,000

75,000

85,000

Project Manager

90,000

100,000

110,000

Product Designer

60,000

75,000

95,000

Sales Representative*

65,000

80,000

100,000

State Sales Manager

100,000

110,000

120,000

National Sales Manager

130,000

150,000

170,000

Dealer Manager

90,000

105,000

120,000

Installer

55,000

60,000

65,000

Logistics Manager

65,000

75,000

85,000

Warehouse Manager

65,000

80,000

100,000

Operations Manager

80,000

100,000

125,000

General Manager

120,000

150,000

180,000

The figures detailed above are exclusive of superannuation.

As of 20 June 2018, and in accordance with the Architects Awards 2010 [MA000079], a full-time Graduate of Architecture* (entry level) must be paid a minimum of $51,020 per annum and a full-time Registered Architect** (entry level) or Experienced Graduate of Architecture must be paid a minimum of $58,986 per annum on a full-time salary Australian national minimum wage is $37,398.84 per annum.

This information should be used as a guide only. Current rates of pay and award standards can be found on the Fair Work Commission website www.fairwork.gov.au

Melbourne remained consistently busy across most sectors in 2018 and the forecast remains strong in 2019. Transport and infrastructure are particularly active across metropolitan Melbourne and some regional parts of Victoria.

This follows the construction of the new Metro line, upgrades to existing stations across central and regional networks, and the removal of level crossings. The continuous stream of migration to Melbourne and subsequent population growth has seen an increase in infrastructure, transport, institutional education and multiresidential projects throughout central and inner suburban areas. As a result, clients are avidly looking for candidates with experience in these sectors, or with experience across large, complex projects on Revit.

The hotel sector remains consistent with new builds, refurbishment works, and the construction of boutique hotels in regional areas and interstate all contributing to this. Luxury private residential and high-end, boutique multi-residential projects continue to develop in the inner, more affluent suburbs of Melbourne.

There has been a noticeable slowdown in large-scale, mass market apartment projects, yet there is still a high demand for sustainably driven, affordable housing and community focused developments as people become increasingly conscious that their choices have the power to impact the environment.

Workplace strategy and change management is also at the forefront of the commercial interiors market, with a significant increase in these roles required for the initial stages of projects and to support corporate office relocations. Commercial occupancy rates had improved across the Melbourne CBD in 2018 and remain consistent in 2019.

A multitude of projects on-site across Melbourne and surrounding areas have seen the product supplier industry continue to grow.

Hiring remains busy across studios of all sizes, particularly larger national and global practices that are winning significant local projects, as well as practices with institutional education specialisation. Candidates skilled in Revit with 6 – 12+ years’ experience running large-scale projects continue to be in high demand across most sectors, and excellent Revit candidates are receiving on average 3 – 5 job offers across both interiors and architecture.

The demand for business development managers, sales representatives and account managers remain high for architectural and interior product suppliers. We have noticed that these companies are increasingly more open to candidates who have worked with other types of product. Business development managers are receiving around 3 job offers on average, with leading product companies all vying (very competitively) for the best talent.

The 2019 outlook continues to be notably positive in urban regeneration, mixed-use and institutional education sectors, to deliver the infrastructure and public amenities required by our growing population. We predict a continuous softening of larger, mass residential development as banks continue to tighten lending for both owner-occupiers and investors, along with the inflated price of land holdings and development potential. We expect the market to be consistent through the year.

The multitude of projects on site across Melbourne and surrounding areas has seen the product supplier industry remain incredibly busy.

*These roles typically have commission on top of the outlined base salary

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4. Brisbane Salary Guide

Market Update Summary

Architecture

Business Support

Per annum

A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Per annum

A$ Low

A$ Average

A$ High

Student

35,000

40,000

45,000

Receptionist

45,000

50,000

55,000

Grad of Architecture (1-3 yrs)

49,295

55,000

60,000

Office Administrator

50,000

55,000

65,000

Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs)

56,991

65,000

70,000

Project Administrator

55,000

60,000

75,000

Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs)

65,000

78,000

95,000

Document Controller

50,000

70,000

90,000

Registered Architect (3-6 yrs)

56,991

75,000

90,000

Studio Manager

70,000

80,000

90,000

Registered Architect (6-10 yrs)

65,000

78,000

95,000

Practice Manager

80,000

90,000

120,000+

Senior Architect/Associate

90,000

110,000

120,000

Personal Assistant

60,000

70,000

85,000

Project Director

110,000

135,000

150,000

Executive Assistant

70,000

75,000

95,000

Director /Principal

130,000

170,000

220,000+

Marketing Assistant

55,000

65,000

75,000

Technician (1-3 yrs)

45,000

55,000

60,000

Marketing Manager

70,000

85,000

100,000+

Technician (3-6 yrs)

55,000

60,000

65,000

Submission Coordinator

70,000

80,000

90,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

65,000

75,000

90,000

Bid Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000

BIM Modeller

55,000

65,000

75,000

Graphic Designer

45,000

50,000

55,000

BIM Manager

85,000

110,000

130,000

Senior Graphic Designer

65,000

75,000

90,000

Visualiser

60,000

85,000

110,000

UX/UI Designer

75,000

90,000

100,000+

Senior Visualiser

90,000

110,000

130,000

Creative Director

80,000

95,000

110,000+

Business Dev Manager

80,000

100,000

120,000+

HR Manager

80,000

95,000

120,000+

Bookkeeper

60,000

70,000

80,000

Finance Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000+

IT Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000

Urban Design & Landscape Student

35,093

38,000

40,000

Graduate Urban Designer

45,000

48,000

55,000

Urban Designer (1-3 yrs)

60,000

65,000

75,000

Urban Designer (3-6 yrs)

65,000

70,000

80,000

Urban Designer (6-10 yrs)

80,000

100,000

120,000+

Graduate Landscape Architect

48,000

55,000

60,000

Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs)

50,000

57,000

60,000

Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs)

55,000

65,000

70,000

Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs)

65,000

75,000

90,000

Assoc/Sen Landscape Architect

80,000

90,000

120,000

Landscape Architect Director

95,000

130,000

150,000

Interior Design

Architectural & Interior Products Showroom Assistant*

50,000

60,000

70,000

Showroom Manager

65,000

80,000

90,000

Marketing Coordinator

50,000

60,000

70,000

Marketing Manager

70,000

80,000

95,000

Sales Support

50,000

55,000

65,000

Estimator

60,000

75,000

90,000

Project Manager

70,000

85,000

100,000+

Product Designer

60,000

75,000

95,000

Sales Representative*

65,000

75,000

95,000

State Sales Manager

90,000

105,000

120,000

Graduate Interior Designer

42,000

45,000

48,000

Interior Designer (1-3 yrs)

50,000

55,000

65,000

National Sales Manager

120,000

140,000

160,000

Interior Designer (3-6 yrs)

60,000

65,000

78,000

Dealer Manager

90,000

105,000

120,000

Interior Designer (6-10 yrs)

75,000

85,000

110,000

Installer

55,000

60,000

65,000

Associate/Senior Associate

110,000

120,000

135,000

Logistics Manager

60,000

70,000

80,000

Warehouse Manager

65,000

80,000

100,000

Design Director

135,000

165,000

200,000

Technician (1-3 yrs)

50,000

55,000

65,000

Operations Manager

80,000

100,000

125,000

Technician (3-6 yrs)

65,000

70,000

75,000

General Manager

120,000

150,000

180,000

Technician (6-10 yrs)

75,000

90,000

110,000

Stylist/Decorator

62,500

70,000

95,000

Retail Design Manager

110,000

130,000

150,000+

*These roles typically have commission on top of the outlined base salary

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The figures detailed above are exclusive of superannuation.

As of 20 June 2018, and in accordance with the Architects Awards 2010 [MA000079], a full-time Graduate of Architecture* (entry level) must be paid a minimum of $51,020 per annum and a full-time Registered Architect** (entry level) or Experienced Graduate of Architecture must be paid a minimum of $58,986 per annum on a full-time salary Australian national minimum wage is $37,398.84 per annum.

This information should be used as a guide only. Current rates of pay and award standards can be found on the Fair Work Commission website www.fairwork.gov.au

Across the architecture and interiors sectors in Brisbane, there has been a consolidation of resources with cyclical demand affecting hiring decisions in many industry sectors.

In the first quarter of the year there was much optimism in interiors teams with new team leaders being hired and additional resources provided from intermediate to student level. In interiors, the demand for skills to be client-facing and capable of business development remains strong with intermediate interior designers being considered for senior roles.

Another factor effecting hiring decisions this year has been the opening and acquisition of new studios interstate. This has meant new business development opportunities for the studios with further resources being available interstate. The market has seen growth across offices of varying sizes and scopes of design work.

In Brisbane most practices now use Revit with some switching over from ArchiCAD and AutoCAD in 2018; as a result, Revit proficiency is becoming a mandatory competency from associate level down.

Brisbane studios in 2018 have continued to hire contractors to meet short-term project demands whilst addressing ongoing project In architecture, the focus has continued to be requirements. This trend will continue until around strategic hires with Brisbane studios seeking new principals and partners to focus on several strategic hires are in place in Brisbane, business development and winning work. Strong resulting in these studios taking back major clients and building new business pipelines for design skills are in demand across all levels with several studios seeking top talent and lead 2019. There is a sense of optimism that comes designers from the international and local stage. with a changing of the guards, and of course several studios are hoping for ongoing work Health remains the strongest sector and from the cross-river rail project, as well as continues to dominate new hire requests other planned public and private investment for proven healthcare architects, planners in education, new mixed-use developments and portfolio leaders all being highly sought and lifestyle living projects in Queensland. after by design consultancies and national We expect a busy year ahead in 2019. architecture offices.

The Brisbane Metro Investment Program has also created optimism nationally and internationally with five design studios joining confidential consortiums in 2018. As early as January, interstate design offices were hiring for a team to be based in Brisbane for six months and Brisbane-based offices relocated whole teams to confidential offsite locations for the design proposal stage. Interestingly, this put a strain on some offices with a lack of resources resulting in hiring decisions being made on a temporary basis knowing that when these teams would be returning in September, they would need to be reabsorbed into the office.

Strong design skills are in demand across all levels with several studios seeking top talent and lead designers from the international and local stage.

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5. New York Salary Guide

Market Update Summary

Architecture Per annum

Interior Design US$ Low

US$ Average

US$ High

Per annum

US$ Low

US$ Average

US$ High

CEO/President

110,000

170,000

200,000

Principal

140,000

180,000

210,000

Managing Principal

110,000

125,000

165,000

Director of Design

105,000

135,000

180,000

Senior Project Manager

110,000

125,000

135,000

Senior Project Designer

97,000

115,000

141,000

Project Manager

85,000

95,000

110,000

Project Designer

80,000

90,000

109,000

Senior Architect (10+ yrs)

98,000

110,000

135,000

Interior Designer (8-10+ yrs)

76,000

82,000

94,000

Architect (6-9 yrs)

85,000

90,000

100,000

Interior Designer (4-7 yrs)

62,000

75,000

79,000

Architect (3-6 yrs)

65,000

78,000

90,000

Interior Designer (0-3 yrs)

45,000

50,000

55,000

Architect (0-3 yrs)

58,000

64,000

70,000

Intern

31,000

33,000

38,000

Senior Visualiser

65,000

70,000

85,000

Interior Architect (8-10+ yrs)

76,000

81,000

99,000

Visualiser

55,000

63,000

70,000

Interior Architect (4-7 yrs)

58,000

66,000

74,000

BIM Manager

95,000

110,000

125,000

Interior Architect (0-3 yrs)

45,000

52,000

60,000

BIM Coordinator

75,000

90,000

95,000

Business Support

Architectural & Interior Products

Studio/Office Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000

Showroom Manager

57,000

68,000

73,000

Executive Assistant

65,000

77,500

90,000

Showroom Assistant

46,000

50,000

54,000

Administrator

45,000

55,000

60,000

Project Manager

70,000

78,000

84,000

Front Office

45,000

50,000

55,000

Project Coordinator

46,000

51,000

65,000

Marketing Director/Manager

80,000

110,000

145,000

Sales Manager

80,000

95,000

115,000

Marketing Coordinator

60,000

65,000

70,000

Senior Sales Consultant

80,000

85,000

90,000

Graphic Designer

55,000

62,500

70,000

Sales Consultant

62,000

69,000

82,000

PR Manager

70,000

80,000

90,000

Sales Support

40,000

48,000

53,000

85,000

92,000

98,000

74,000

87,000

95,000

Financial Director

120,000

140,000

160,000+

Key Account Manager

Bookkeeper

75,000

82,500

90,000

Account Manager

Accountant

65,000

75,000

85,000

Business Dev Manager/Director

80,000

110,000

145,000+

HR Manager

85,000

92,500

100,000

HR Coordinator

60,000

65,000

70,000

Account Manager

85,000

107,500

130,000

Regional Sales Director

70,000

87,500

105,000

The pattern of steady growth in the New York architecture and design market over the past twelve months is expected to continue in 2019, with many of our clients reporting a positive outlook for anticipated growth in the forthcoming year.

Following on from a buoyant 2017, the past twelve months continued the pattern of steady growth with only a slight slowdown in hiring towards the end of 2018. The past year has seen us working with firms across all sectors.

The private developer-driven residential sector continues to be very busy with no end in sight to large-scale projects in all five boroughs.

Education and transportation sectors are particularly busy, and competition for these projects is fierce. Many clients were using our services on a potential ‘green light’ basis, awaiting the go-ahead on a number of projects.

Roughly fifty percent of these went forward with some delays on the remainder which are still awaiting the go-ahead. New York’s status as a design capital continues to attract international design firms eager to set up offices and establish themselves in an already competitive market.

Looking ahead, major revitalization projects across the city such as the proposed Red Hook Waterfront, Brooklyn Navy Yard and Hudson Yards Phase 2 are all set to deliver a continued large volume of mixed-use work. The announcement that Amazon will (partly) set up its new headquarters in Long Island City should see a boost to the Queens neighborhood and a knock-on in development in the area. The upgrades of New York’s MTA stations, Moynihan Train Hall and all three major airports will continue to provide a strong revenue stream for transportation firms involved in their delivery.

Strategic searches for senior architects with experience in healthcare, transportation and sustainability remain a focus for us going into 2019. BIM specialists remain highly sought after as more firms recognize the need to have a dedicated person for this within their organizations. As ever, the more senior architect roles seem to outweigh the junior roles. However, firms requiring architects with between five and eight years’ professional experience is a steady need.

The figures detailed above should be used as a guide and are based on salary only, exclusive of other benefits.

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Within interior design, the continued growth in the shared-space office market has placed experienced workplace designers and workplace strategists in high demand. New York’s ever-competitive hospitality industry and residential condo amenity offerings also means designers with strong experience are sought after.

When it comes to the non-design roles, our business support team has worked successfully on several heavyweight financial director positions. Experienced business development and marketing staff at all levels are highly sought after, with demand for these roles currently outweighing supply.

In a continuing trend, the changes to work visa policy have deterred firms from considering sponsorship for many international candidates.

However, we have had ongoing success with international candidates already holding H-1b or O-1 visas. Australian citizens benefit from the straightforward E-3 visa, and the new USMCA deal thankfully reaffirms the TN visa available to Mexican and Canadian citizens.

We have seen a steady increase in salary expectations across all levels in 2018 and in particular a noticeable spike in expectations amongst architects and designers with between three and seven years’ professional experience, which is perhaps a result of the wider trend of demand for talented staff outstripping availability.

With the US unemployment rate at its lowest level in almost half a century, a booming US economy, and continued growth predicted in 2019, we expect to remain busy this coming year and are excited about what the future holds.

Experienced business development and marketing staff at all levels are highly sought after, with demand for these roles currently outweighing supply.

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6. LA/ San Francisco Salary Guide

Market Update Summary

Architecture Los Angeles

San Francisco

Per annum

US$ Low

US$ Average

US$ High

US$ Low

US$ Average

US$ High

CEO/President

105,000

150,000

200,000

130,000

180,000

250,000

Studio Director

100,000

120,000

130,000

120,000

160,000

200,000

Senior Project Manager

100,000

120,000

150,000

119,000

144,000

150,000+

Project Manager

80,000

90,000

100,000

94,000

106,000

118,000

Senior Project Designer

100,000

110,000

120,000

119,000

125,000

138,000

Project Designer

85,000

90,000

100,000

100,000

113,000

125,000

Architect 3 (10+ yrs)

80,000

100,000

116,000

90,000

100,000

120,000

Architect 2 (8-10 yrs)

70,000

85,000

100,000

85,000

95,000

110,000

Architect 1 (5-8 yrs)

60,000

76,000

85,000

65,000

70,000

85,000

Int Architectural Designer (2-5 yrs)

50,000

65,000

75,000

60,000

65,000

76,000

Jr. Architectural Designer (0-2 yrs)

45,000

50,000

55,000

50,000

53,000

60,000

Senior Visualiser

63,000

67,000

72,000

65,000

70,000

80,000

Visualiser

52,000

56,000

62,000

55,000

60,000

70,000

Interior Design Principal

120,000

150,000

240,000

120,000

150,000

240,000

Director of Design

100,000

130,000

150,000

100,000

130,000

150,000

Interior Designer (5-10+ yrs)

70,000

75,000

90,000

80,000

75,000

110,000

Interior Designer (3-5 yrs)

58,000

66,000

70,000

58,000

66,000

70,000

Interior Designer (1-3 yrs)

40,000

45,000

52,000

45,000

50,000

60,000

Graduate Designer

38,000

40,000

45,000

38,000

40,000

45,000

Intern

30,000

32,000

37,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

Senior Project Designer

95,000

110,000

130,000

95,000

110,000

130,000

Project Designer

75,000

85,000

95,000

75,000

85,000

95,000

Senior FF&E Designer

70,000

80,000

90,000

75,000

80,000

100,000

FF&E Designer

50,000

60,000

70,000

60,000

65,000

70,000

Senior Interior Architect

75,000

80,000

95,000

75,000

80,000

95,000

Interior Architect

55,000

60,000

72,000

60,000

65,000

75,000

Junior Interior Architect

45,000

50,000

55,000

45,000

50,000

60,000

Business Support Receptionist

25,000

35,000

40,000

25,000

35,000

40,000

Office Manager

45,000

60,000

70,000

50,000

60,000

80,000

Personal Assistant

42,000

50,000

62,000

42,000

50,000

62,000 55,000

Team Secretary

45,000

50,000

55,000

45,000

50,000

Marketing Manager

80,000

89,000

95,000

80,000

90,000

110,000

Marketing Coordinator

48,000

55,000

65,000

55,000

60,000

78,000

Office Administrator

42,000

48,000

52,000

50,000

55,000

65,000

Bookkeeper

50,000

65,000

72,000

50,000

65,000

72,000

Business Dev Manager

65,000

75,000

90,000+

70,000

75,000

90,000+

Operations Manager

65,000

80,000

92,000+

70,000

80,000

110,000

Practice Manager

70,000

80,000

90,000+

70,000

80,000

90,000+

Project Manager

78,000

85,000

90,000+

80,000

85,000

110,000

Account Manager

70,000

83,000

90,000

70,000

83,000

90,000 53,000

Project Administrator

45,000

50,000

53,000

45,000

50,000

Studio Manager

48,000

62,000

72,000

55,000

62,000

80,000

Document Controller

45,000

52,000

58,000

45,000

52,000

58,000

Bid Coordinator

48,000

54,000

60,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

HR Manager

75,000

86,000

95,000+

75,000

86,000

95,000+

Graphic Designer

55,000

68,500

82,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

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The figures detailed above should be used as a guide and are based on salary only, exclusive of other benefits.

The architecture and design markets in California continue to thrive with new projects across the state. Focus is on improving transportation infrastructure, increasing housing stock, addressing rising homelessness, and delving into the architectural needs of emerging industries such as legalized recreational cannabis production and sales.

This successful market has shifted hiring needs from design to delivery, which has brought a new set of challenges to the hiring process. The plethora of available jobs has created a candidate’s market, in which employers are forced to compete for what seems like a shrinking talent pool of technically capable mid-level architects. Some firms are discouraged by their lack of ability to retain employees in this enticing market and have considered new methods for identifying candidates who are not only skilled, but also willing to commit to long-term employment with their firm. For example, some firms have been looking at how temp-to-perm arrangements can help both firms and candidates learn more about each other before embarking on a longer-term investment. Some firms are also taking the time to self-reflect and be willing to revamp their benefits structure, implement more inclusive and diverse hiring practices, and empower employees with a path for true career growth within their firm structure.

In San Francisco and the Bay Area, as the region continues to become increasingly dominated by the tech industry, many architects are doing their best to engage with the community’s passion for sustainable design, commitment to historic preservation, and desperate need for solutions to affordability for working families and an ever-increasing homeless population.

It was noted in a recent Bespoke survey that millennials are placing an increasing emphasis on firm culture, work-life balance, diversity, and opportunities for growth. The struggle for firms (and jobseekers) to stay afloat during the recession years has given way to several years of financial health within the architecture and design market. While previously the focus was on keeping projects, the focus this year may well be on attracting and retaining employees.

In Los Angeles, some exciting changes are creating opportunities for many architecture firms. While ranked among the busiest airports in the world, LAX has been labeled as having the worst transit options for travelers. Change is finally on the horizon, with a $1.6 billion LAX overhaul and $4.9 billion project to connect the airport with the Metro now underway.

The Olympics are a decade away, but many people are looking at 2028 as a deadline to implement change and improvement, particularly in public transportation, public spaces and addressing homelessness.

While previously the focus was on keeping projects, the focus this year may well be on attracting and retaining employees.

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7. Dubai Salary Guide

Market Update Summary

Architecture

Dubai has remained very steady throughout the last year despite the hype and excitement of Dubai Expo. There hasn’t been a huge increase in salaries and developers are always more prominent and attractive for candidates due to their provision of additional benefits such as schooling — something which practices are yet to provide.

Per month

AED Low

AED Average

AED High

Architect (0-5 years)

14,000

17,400

20,500

Architect (5+ years)

25,000

31,000

40,000

Associate

28,000

35,000

42,000

Associate Director

37,000

42,000

50,000

Director

50,000

65,000

85,000

Partner

60,000

72,000

120,000

Technician

15,000

18,000

21,000

Senior Technician

20,000

23,000

25,000

There has been less migration into the UAE, with expats choosing far east Asia as a preferred location with more job opportunities and better prospects. Candidates are becoming more knowledgeable about expat markets, looking wider than salary as a main driver.

At Bespoke we have noticed more and more senior level job-seekers looking to relocate internationally on this basis.

BIM/CAD/IT BIM Movdeller

80,000

90,000

100,000

BIM Champion

65,000

77,500

90,000

BIM Coordinator

45,000

55,000

60,000

BIM Coordinator/Architect

45,000

50,000

55,000

BIM Manager

80,000

110,000

145,000

BIM Director/Lead

60,000

65,000

70,000

Computational Designer

55,000

62,500

70,000

Aviation and rail appear to be strong sectors, with new infrastructure being developed across Kuwait, Saudi and Qatar. The continual development of new aviation terminals has meant the demand for high quality design from leading practices has been steadily increasing.

Interior Design Graduate Interior Designer

7,000

10,000

12,000

Interior Designer (1-3 yrs)

10,000

14,000

18,000

Interior Designer (3-6 yrs)

15,000

17,000

22,000

Interior Designer (6-10+ yrs)

18,000

27,000

32,000

Associate

35,000

35,000

35,000

Design Director

40,000

50,000

60,000

The hotel sector has been quiet both in architecture and interiors, this is due to lack of confidence and investment in Dubai in particular, despite encouragement for Dubai Expo 2020. Although Qatar and Abu Dhabi still have notable projects on the horizon, large offices in Dubai have shrunk in size or moved talent back to Asia, Australia, the US or the UK, with clients still preferring design from the major hubs such as New York and London.

Hiring needs have been specific around sector and we have seen an increasing number of strategic hires for practices who require talent with strengths in business development and design leadership. The request for local on-the-ground knowledge is paramount.

Generally, there is a bias for technically-minded individuals able to support the delivery of signature projects including stadia, hotels, residential, rail and aviation. Candidates will usually have several offers to consider, and these tend to be Revit-trained, highly design-led individuals.

We have seen practices make redundancies across architecture and interiors. This is due to practices not winning work in the area, projects not going through to construction, and larger global practices dominating the market.

The outlook for 2019 remains cautious but there is positivity across infrastructure, urban design and landscape. Huge development is starting to progress with masterplans for new cities across the region. Abu Dhabi has huge amounts of investment and there are whispers that Saudi Arabia will be the next market for practices to focus on.

Although Qatar and Abu Dhabi still have notable projects on the horizon, large offices in Dubai have shrunk in size or moved talent back to Asia, Australia, the US or the UK, with clients still preferring design from the major hubs such as New York and London.

The figures detailed above should be used as a guide and are based on salary only, exclusive of other benefits.

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Bespoke Careers About us

The Bespoke way

We are a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to connecting jobseekers with employers in architecture and design. Set up by trained architects and designers with industry experience in practice – we really do understand our industry and care about the people who work within it.

Our clients benefit from a totally unique service for the following reasons:

Established nearly 15 years ago, we recruit for high-profile design firms locally and internationally and have offices in London, Sydney, Melbourne, New York, Los Angeles and Brisbane.

We recruit across permanent and temporary assignments, from entry level appointments through to strategic/ leadership roles, across the following areas globally: Architecture Interior design Business support (including HR, marketing, IT, finance and admin)

A&D products and sales BIM specialists Strategic appointments Landscape & urban design Graphics & CGI

We send our clients detailed interview notes.

Our consultants have the advantage of having trained and worked in the industry they recruit for; this means they have an unrivalled passion for, and understanding of, our clients’ hiring needs and our candidates’ career aspirations.

This experience allows us to assess strengths and weaknesses accurately when reviewing portfolios and to make informed judgements when matching candidates to our clients’ requirements.

These include detailed notes about the applicant’s career aspirations, design ability and technical knowledge. These are then sent with the candidate’s CV and work samples, giving our clients a thorough understanding of the applicant’s expectations as well as their creative, technical and communication skills.

Our candidate database is unrivalled.

Ways to hire Permanent hires

Contract/temporary staffing

Retained search

Whether you are seeking to expand your current team or make a succession hire, we are best placed to help. With a global database of over 100,000 pre-screened candidates and an extensive network of top-tier contacts, Bespoke Careers can assist you with your search for the best professionals within the architecture and design industry – finding the right fit for your business.

If you need a temporary specialist, or require staff for a particular project, then Bespoke Careers can help. Our extensive network of pre-screened candidates is flexible and we’re confident that we can provide shortterm staffing solutions to meet those deadlines. We provide you with the temporary worker, handling all of the payroll and taxes etc, and you simply receive an invoice. We can also offer temp-to-perm solutions which gives you the flexibility to test new employees on the job and determine if they are the right fit for your business, minimising any risk before committing to a full-time hire.

Our retained search platform is designed for those highly sensitive strategic appointments which are harder to source and fill, such as principals, design leaders, technical directors, CFO, etc. Many people looking for their next strategic move will be doing so with the utmost discretion.

We only work on a small number of retained searches at any one time – by paying a small retainer fee upfront, we will actively source people within our networks, identifying the most suitable candidates in the industry for your role.

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Our consultants are trained architects & designers.

With over 100,000 pre-screened candidates on our global database and extensive networks from our time in industry, we really are best positioned to find you the highest quality talent for your roles. Every candidate we put forward has been interviewed and their portfolio reviewed – this means that when we introduce potential candidates to you we will have already met them and will have a solid understanding of their career to date and their aspirations moving forward. We never send out a CV without a candidate’s permission, meaning you only receive the best quality CVs from people who want to work for you.

We have a dedicated video conferencing suite.

We have a dedicated international interview suite fitted with webcam facilities where candidates can have a one-to-one interview with clients anywhere in the world, providing the client has a similar facility in their office.

Above and beyond just a recruiter.

Along with finding great talent, we can give you advice including salary benchmarking, restructuring, market updates, international insights and how to come up with a great benefits package for your staff. Our passion for the design industry means we immerse ourselves in industry events and regularly provide CV and portfolio surgeries to support up-and-coming talent in our industry.

We can test applicants’ Revit/ AutoCAD/Microstation/ArchiCAD/ Adobe skills.

We have a long-standing contract with Knowledgesmart Ltd, the leading skills assessment software testing organisation, which allows us to assess candidates’ skills.

Once we’ve interviewed candidates, they are directed to our in-house testing suite where they undertake an assessment. This allows us to provide our clients with a percentage result and a detailed report which outlines areas that could be improved with training.

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