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Harrods is recruiting for a mid-weight interior architect or designer to join its studio in London for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

You will have a flexible and fully adaptive style of design and approach to the design process and demonstrate a high level all-round  skill set in areas from; concept design, client briefs, FF&E, space planning including technical drawings, as well as with an active client facing personality.

The successful candidate will work exclusively on high-end hospitality and residential projects.

Role outline

As a midweight designer with a focus on creativity and delivery, you will have experience successfully leading and delivering multiple complex interior architecture and fit-out projects on time, to budget and to completion. You will have experience working on and managing a medium team demonstrating exceptional design, coordination and management skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• experience working in high-end residential design office
• proven portfolio of own work demonstrating design and delivery capabilities
• bachelor’s or masters degree in architecture or interior design from a credible university, preferably UK based
• excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual
• exceptional attention to detail
• strong technical and design experience
• proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp

Key skills:

• proven track record in dealing with clients, supplier, consultants, contractors and other specialists in a professional manner
• proven experience in managing a team of designers and assistants and mentoring junior talent
• proven experience in running and delivering projects from initial concept to completion, to include: brief/concept design/developed design and FF&E/technical design/construction/site coordination/handover and post-completion snagging
• managing multiple projects simultaneously

Key responsibilities:

• preparing and developing a written brief with the client and other consultants
• pleading project teams effectively, so that briefs are fully achieved within required timescales
• preparing and presenting design proposals to clients as well as building and growing existing client relationships
• working closely with design manager and project manager ensuring adequate program is set
• selecting and sourcing fabrics, wall coverings, flooring, window dressings, furniture, etc. and create mood boards to present to clients
• knowledgeable and comfortable working with brand guidelines and implementing them across channels
• creating detailed proposals, schedules including product specifications and pricing
• supervising the production and taking responsibility for the delivery of full design packages – concept designs, layout plans, FF&E selection, spec sheets, as well as preparing detailed construction drawings when required
• coordinating the work of the design team and sub-consultants as lighting
• coordinate with architects the detailed drawing packages for schematic design, detailed design and technical/tender phases, as well as having the technical knowledge and experience to review construction drawing packages, including construction detailing, joinery etc.
• managing and liaising with other professionals and sub-contractors to insure the design is executed correctly
• dealing with contractors, subcontractors and specialists to ensure site works are completed on time and on budget
• attending site/construction visit and report accordingly
• ensuring that projects run smoothly and all issues are dealt with calmly, quickly and efficiently

Please submit applications using the ‘apply’ link below.

• Applications have closed.