London, UK
Project designer
at WATG and Wimberly Interiors
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo is looking for a project designer to join its firm in London.
The project designer position reports to senior interior designer or project manager. This position is responsible for developing solutions as they relate to client architectural complexities. Initiates and creates project designs and plans with the added responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings. The position of project designer requires extensive experience in all phases of interior architectural services including substantial and varied experience in project space planning and design. Substantial project management experience is required to effectively manage projects in a team environment and to coordinate a project through all phases.
Required skills:
- a substantial level of understanding of design development and all phases of the construction process
- a thorough level of level of understanding and experience in interior architectural drafting and design development
- extensive experience in providing architectural drafting coordination on all phases of a project
- must have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- extensive experience and ability in the use of AutoCad-14/2000, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- completed the Construction Specification Certification for Document Technology
- complete familiarity with ADAAG, NKPA and HSW standards for construction
- strong leadership qualities
- a thorough understanding of technical regulations and related code compliance
- the ability and experience in independently designing major areas within the hotel and or commercial interior design project arena.
- must have exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to organise many projects and deliverables in a timely manner
- this position must have leadership experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently achieving high standards and goals
- familiar with WATG’s hotel design programs, rules of thumb, and operators design standards
- substantial experience in translating design concepts into building assembly
- a complete understanding of material selection parameters
- proven experience in managing, motivating and inspiring staff at all levels of the organisation is essential
- the ability to present and communicate (both verbally and written) complex concepts and material to clients and staff
Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Through proper utilisation of staff, team and resources the project designer position has project responsibility for the following:
- interior space planning
- imagery identification
- furnishing layouts
- freehand sketches
- furnishing, colour and material boards
- product resource and research
- rendered plans and elevations
- cost estimating
- coordinates project teamwork with staff and related consultants
- furniture, fixtures and accessories specifications
- shop drawing review
- client presentation skills
- construction administration for interior detailing
- construction administration for furniture fixtures and accessories
- purchase order review
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.