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Bill Amberg Studio is seeking a designer to join its team in London.

Working across our portfolio of bespoke interiors, furniture and products, the designer’s primary role is to facilitate the smooth running of a busy studio and workshop, and to help the business deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role requires some customer-facing involvement, and as such, we are looking for personable candidates with a broad interest and a keen eye for design – who are looking to grow professionally within a continuously evolving business.

Responsibilities:

• to assist the head of design by meeting with clients, receiving briefs and understanding/communicating their requirements
• to compile comprehensive concepts including suggested designs, materials, colourways and manufacturers – and to present these to the HOD and client
• to produce detailed sketches, CAD drawings and final technical design specifications
• to work directly with manufacturers, model-makers or the BAS workshop to generate prototypes and with renderers to produce visuals
• to work with the production manager and estimator to ensure that each project reaches final production promptly, efficiently and to budget
• to archive all materials, manufacturers and leathers in an up-to-date library of resources, and send samples out to customers when needed
• to conduct ad-hoc research and information gathering through visits to trade shows
• to manage the BAS website and update this with new work/products/journal pieces where necessary
• to draft and send BAS newsletters, where asked to do so by the marketing/press team
• to carefully maintain and evolve the Bill Amberg Studio brand design language in collaboration with others
• work with marketing and sales departments on website and graphics projects where necessary

Primary skill requirements:

• BA Hons degree in Furniture Design or similar
• more than two years’ related work experience in interior/furniture/FF&E design and product development
• strong proficiency in CAD drawing packages such as Rhino (preferred) or similar
• good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom)
• proven understanding of manufacturing processes and knowledge of production methods and materials
• excellent visual communication through sketching
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• excellent organisational skills
• understanding of basic IT infrastructure; able to identify problems and send requests to IT support
• knowledge of MS Office (particularly Outlook and Excel)
• must be self-motivated, with an interest in Design and have an ability to work well in a small, dynamic team
• exceptional attention to detail, plus a friendly and proactive attitude
• the right to live and work in the UK
• English fluency essential, other languages an advantage

Secondary skill requirements:

• knowledge of 3D printing technology
• knowledge of Shopify preferred
• knowledge of Mailchimp preferred
• some experience using a CMS system to check/update jobs and enquiries (Hubspot)
• familiar with E-commerce management
• basic photography skills are an advantage
• valid UK driver’s licence is preferred and should be willing to drive a transit van when required

To apply, please send a CV, portfolio and covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to [email protected]

www.billamberg.com

• Applications have closed.