Job title: Interior Designer
Reporting to: Project Leader / Job Captain of the current project on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner
Responsibilities
- To understand the design project
- To prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design
- To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team
- To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development
- To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies
- To assist in reviewing drawings, mock ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
- To seek continuing professional development
- Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
- Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams
- Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards
Qualities and Skills required
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
- Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
- Have an Industry recognised diploma or degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
- Able to integrate design requirements with architecture
- Able to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
- Able to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
- Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
- Flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
- Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
- Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
- Able demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
- Willingness to listen and learn from all members of the team
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
- Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
- Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure
- Able to use some of the following: Revit, Rhino, Autocad , Enscape, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign
Desirable
- Understanding of the designer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management
- Understanding of the interoperability workflows between the various design tools throughout all the stages of a project
- Deep Understanding of materiality and FF&E
- Able to assist with the management of junior assistant designers on the team
- Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary office. Understanding the workflow in-between different architectural relevant practices (architecture, landscape, lighting, furniture, signage (etc)
- Engagement in different stages of design phases (concept – construction)
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.