London, UK
Senior interior designer
at Knotel
Knotel is looking for a senior interior designer to join its team in London.
Four-month contract–or to end of January 2020.
Working within in the London launch team, the senior project interior designer will be charged with designing many of our new office spaces from start to finish, working with the client to ensure the space fulfils their requirements. The individual will be responsible for preparing design presentations including sketches and material boards, working drawings, and specifications. You will see this through from concept to project delivery. You will be the champion of Knotel’s design capabilities and will clearly manage client projects from conception through execution.
What you’ll do:
- collaborate with design lead to define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to specific Knotel and member needs
- collaborate with other teams at Knotel in owning the entire interior design scope for new fit-outs
- communicate regularly with the sales team in providing customisable solutions for clients needs
- identify and select products and vendors that meet brand standards.
- work collaboratively with internal and external team members throughout the design process
- research new, innovative ways to shape our workspaces in the future
- lead projects, and be the main point of contact with the client on their project, ensuring great communication at all times
Who you are
You are a keen, eager learner who turns every experience into a growth opportunity. You are someone who wants to become a master of design in London, and you aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty while doing it. You maintain exceptionally high standards for your work and environment, always looking for better ways of doing things. You would never say that something ‘isn’t your job’, and you know how to balance hustle with poise in the way you conduct yourself.
You also have the following:
- minimum of five years’ practical experience in high-end hospitality, residential, commercial and/or retail interior design
- an associates or bachelors degree in architecture, interior design or related field
- excellent conceptual design skills
- strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal, listening and written; including client presentation skills
- comfortable leading projects, and client interaction
- collaborative and professional work ethic
- proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and SketchUp
About Knotel
Knotel is transforming the office market with its agile HQ platform for companies. Making long-term leases a thing of the past, Knotel designs, builds and operates custom spaces for established and growing brands.
Named a Business Insider Top 50 Startup and New York’s Hottest New Workspace Model, Knotel has over 40 locations across nearly one million square feet in New York, San Francisco, and London. Founded in 2016, Knotel has raised over $90 million in funding. Knotel’s member network includes companies like Starbucks, Cheddar, Stash, and King.
About Knotel’s design team
Knotel has an in-house design team that works directly with clients to deliver truly tailored design. Our clients come to us to push the boundaries of typical office design and deliver a truly unique space. Every designer owns their entire project, with consultation and advice from the interior design lead. Projects are completely different, and each space has its own identity.
You are encouraged to think outside the box and find new ways to excite and delight our customers. To allow our projects to move quickly, each designer has autonomy over their projects, with advice and expertise being drawn in where necessary. This should be viewed as an opportunity to challenge the stereotypical office design.
Our core values
Fly your Flag–don’t check your identity at the door. Bring it inside–we are better for it.
Don’t look away–care for the details no one told you about. Make every space a home and give the gift of belonging.
Outcomes, not processes- Time is precious. Save it. Start with the goal and back out the journey.
Get uncomfortable–innovation starts at the edge of the unknown. Embrace the adventure and sign up for the hairy challenges.
‘Where is it engraved…’–question orthodoxy.
Share in the victory dance–no one summits alone. Leverage the best in others and offer the most in yourself.
Diversity and inclusion at Knotel
At Knotel, we know that a diverse workforce fosters our individual and collective success. We are committed to building an inclusive, collaborative culture where people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds can do their best work. This is all fueled by our employees, who drive the efforts and initiatives, follow the link to see this outlined.
Salary depending on experience.
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