Projects & Journal

We are Hiring - Product Developer

We are seeking a talented Product Developer to join our Auckland-based design studio. An exciting opportunity with considerable scope and potential.

Simon James is committed to designing and manufacturing innovative, contemporary furniture for both the residential and commercial market. Outside of developing products for our own collection, we work with a wide range of market-leading clients to create furniture solutions for airports, large office environments and public spaces.

This role is a key part of developing furniture from concept and prototyping into production, identifying value opportunities and applying a pragmatic approach to problem solving. It involves working closely with our design and sales teams, as well as our suppliers across all stages of production. 

628 Bourke Street Workspace

A contemporary redesign of the lobby at 628 Bourke Street by PMG Group transformed the space into a welcoming hub, supporting tenants, meetings and casual gatherings. 

The Dock Shed

As part of British Land’s regeneration of Canada Water, the Dock Shed is realised as a generous lobby and café for tenants, visitors and the local community.

We are Hiring - Marketing Manager (Fixed-Term)

The Marketing Manager at Simon James will be responsible for creating and implementing the company’s marketing strategy across all product categories, including Furniture, Lighting, Homewares, Jewellery, Fashion, and Accessories. Reporting to the Directors, the role requires both an analytical and creative approach, working collaboratively with the sales, e-commerce and the wider team to deliver effective marketing initiatives.

We are seeking a skilled communicator and natural collaborator who can identify opportunities that align with the Simon James brand, enhance the client experience, and drive sales across the stores, showroom, and online, while taking a pragmatic approach to implementation and problem-solving.

In Brief with Margie Riddiford and Fliss Grennell

Multiplex Perth

Designed by Statuo Group, Multiplex’s Perth Head Office brings together architecture, interior, and infrastructure into a highly resolved workplace environment. Drawing from the textures and tones of Western Australia’s landscape, the space is defined by honest materials and integrated detailing - creating a workplace that feels both robust and refined.

Cloisters Workspace

Qualitas Workspace

Qualitas Workspace reimagines the contemporary office as a space of clarity, performance, and quiet prestige. Designed by Axiom, the environment delivers a cohesive, light-filled interior that reflects the identity of the high-performing Melbourne investment firm. Materiality and spatial planning work in harmony to create a setting that feels both elevated and purposeful.

2025 In Review

Jessica McCormack - Tempest

BDO Workspace

Designed by Woods Bagot, BDO’s workspace reimagines the traditional office, creating a organic, interconnected, and diverse environment. Spatial planning and materiality work in harmony to establish a fluid, contemporary environment with a strong sense of identity.

Blackburne Workspace

Designed by Woods Bagot, the Blackburne workplace marks a new chapter for the Perth-based property group, following its relocation from West Perth to Subiaco. The design introduces a contemporary, experience-led environment that balances professionalism with a more relaxed, lifestyle-driven approach to work. A considered mix of spatial planning and amenity creates a workplace that feels both functional and inviting.