WORQ is a flexible-office and community company, with products in coworking spaces, community app, enterprise solutions and looking to grow its offerings to better service and innovate the real estate market. As an innovation firm in this industry, WORQ is a venture capital-backed startup invested by Cradle, 500 Start-Ups, Phillip Capital, Space Matrix ( a sister company of Jungle Ventures ), as well as private investors from Goldman Sachs and Temasek. Winning 5 awards including, Voted the Best Coworking Space of Malaysia by the Malaysia Rice Bowl Startup Awards in 2017, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner in 2018, Outstanding Incubator / Coworking Space Winner in 2018, Coworker Member’s Choice Award winner for Kuala Lumpur category in 2019 and Coworker Member’s Choice Awards winner with 100,000 sqft of space and growing, housing over 281 companies, we have been able to fuel collaboration on a scale never seen before in Malaysian entrepreneurship history. 

WORQ’s fast growth in a sustainable manner has garnered the continued support and investment from the VC world including its latest third round of financing completed amidst COVID-19 with backing from seven follow-on investors, signifying investor confidence in its potential. Its sustainability and risk management is bar none and endorsed by six of the major banks in Malaysia extending loan offers to WORQ, passing the stringent risk test of traditional banks. With a strong base, WORQ is poised to capitalize on the fast-growing flexible office market to reach its vision of making people prosper by working together. It's a massive dream, and we're working passionately to fulfill it. We can't do it alone though - this is where you come in.

I) Office Space Design Development & Pitching

• Developing initial design as well as office space planning concepts via material boards, sample boards, mock-ups and material/product libraries, and client presentation decks.

• To collaborate & manage a team of external consultants, including outsourced ID, design and build contractors, through the design phase to the completion of the project.

• Prepare design and construction fee proposals in consultation with Principal Architect, Contractors and suppliers.

• Conduct presentations to prospective Clients for confirmation while acting as a workplace strategist to consult and offer office solutions.

• Upon confirmation of the project, to develop the detailed design in close alignment with regular Client touchpoints.

• Maintain organized project files and documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

II) Customer Experience & Relationship

• Prompt follow-up with prospective clients and establish good working relationships.

• Maintain excellent customer experience and relationships with existing clients to ensure expectations are met and aligned.

• Pre-qualify prospective Clients by understanding project objectives, preferences, and design requirements.

• Candidate to possess a Diploma / Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, or any relevant field or equivalent.

• At least 5 years of experience in office interiors/workplace design projects, in the capacity of a designer, business development, or project manager. Residential interior design experience will not be considered.

• Experienced in client-facing presentation; excellent communication skills and ability to present design concepts to clients

• Strong stakeholder management to coordinate and harmonize the design and build requirements of clients, contractors, and management. 

• Demonstrated experience coordinating design documentation with external consultants, project budgeting, and deliverables management. 

To succeed in this position, you need to:

• Creative with a flair for office interior design

• Can work independently within a fast-paced dynamic work environment

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and listening skills

• Self-starter individuals with a strong drive to achieve

• Must have good communication and stakeholder management skills

Bonus points if you have:

• An entrepreneurial mindset

• Proficient in PowerPoint, 2D AutoCAD, and Sketchup

• A sharp mind and a positive attitude