Job description
A growing established Interior Design studio are looking for an Associate level designer.
A wonderful large open plan studio are working on an increase of new projects in the the luxury high end hospitality abroad. Having won a number of new projects they are looking for an Associate to join their friendly team. They are looking for someone with high level hotel desing or large scale experience. . This role will be very much client facing with a strong emphasis on working with a team producing amazing cutting edge designs.
You'll be working in the UK and internationally, working with the wider office you'll have a small team to manage, run all the stages of design, client handling, FF&E alongside the FF&E team and project management.
Some responsibilities for this role include the following:
Act as the creative lead designer on hospitality projects across the studio overseeing output with the creative director from concept to completion
Leading and inspiring the junior members of the team, problem-solving and mentoring
Ensuring design output meets the brief and comes to life brilliantly and within budget
Overseeing the creation of exciting concepts, developed design schemes, detailed technical design packs, specifications and tender documentation for sharing with clients and contractors (inputting your own design ideas)
Leading site meetings and internal studio meetings with clients, suppliers and contractors, also mentoring others to do so.
Managing project budgets, estimates and reconciliations
Training other team members in creativity, project leadership and client handling
The ideal candidate will have the following skills/attributes:
A really exciting design portfolio across hospitality design both highly creative and technically strong
Experience working in a client-facing capacity at a senior level in established, stylish design agencies
Strong understanding of project set-up, procedures, processes, programme, budgets and contractual arrangements
Evidence of successful experience running large-scale, stylish projects, specifically Hospitality
Strong construction and onsite knowledge and experience
Inventive, stylish sourcing and specifying of products, lighting, furniture and decorative finishes (FF&E)
Experience negotiating with suppliers to secure best price, terms and value for clients
Proven experience working with fabricators and specialist suppliers and manufacturers to design and procure bespoke products and finishes
Excellent organisation skills and proven ability working well under pressure
Ability to prioritise and deliver projects within agreed budgets and timescales
Excellent technical skills with a beady eye for detail
Great communication skills.
