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Nicemakers is seeking an interior designer to join its studio in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Our full time designer based in or around Amsterdam is responsible for all aspects of the design process within Nicemakers. You work under the direction of the creative directors and head of design to create exceptional concepts and designs that inspire.

Besides this we would like to see a strong work ethic and the ability to handle high volumes of work in tight deadlines, while being organised throughout several projects simultaneously.

Design activities summary:

• be able to collaborate to quickly visualise design concepts; from sketches, verbal and written direction and easily make them look presentable
• ability to produce presentations in a variety of styles to suit individual briefs
• collaborate to develop the design from concept creation through to design development and implementation
• collaborate to develop detailing of custom made furniture in consultation with interior millworker/shopfitter, finalising the details
• build strong, lasting relationships with third parties; external product designers, suppliers, drafting agencies and architects
• must be able to combine creative ideas with technical requirements to resolve design detailing
• extensive knowledge or strong interest to develop knowledge of interior systems and construction
• strong ability to produce detailed and accurate construction document packages including plans, sections, elevations, and details
• extensive knowledge or strong interest to develop ability to specify and organize finishes, FF&E, and lighting schedules
• extensive knowledge or strong interest to develop ability to produce detailed millwork packages for shopfitters, with awareness of manufacturing costs, appropriate material and hardware selection
• ability to create professional presentations for clients with the guidance of the creative directors and head of design

Qualification and skills:

• bachelor’s degree of interior design
• minimum of one years’ work experience in the hospitality design sector, preferably in large scale hotel design as well as residential projects
• experience in residential design and commercial design sectors
• experience in custom furniture design
• excellent 2D drawing skills (Vectorworks)
• excellent digital skills to produce presentations (Adobe CS knowledge, particularly InDesign and Photoshop
• 3D skills (Vectorworks/SketchUp/hand-sketches), to be able to study spatial design, FF&E design and create 3D artist impressions
• excellent Microsoft Office skills to be able to set up and maintain specifications sheets
• fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• preferably, knowledge of Dutch supplier market
• EU citizen or appropriate working permit essential

More information

To submit your application please email a cover letter, CV,  portfolio including hand sketches and 3D modelling using the ‘apply’ link below.

www.nicemakers.com

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