London, UK
Mid-weight interior designer
at Suna Interior Design
Suna Interior Design is seeking a mid-weight interior designer to join its team in London.
Mid-weight interior designer – spec and marketing suites
Suna Interior Design is an award-winning London based boutique interior design consultancy providing interior services for property developers and the hospitality industry. Helen Fewster and Rebecca Tucker head up the London-based studio ensuring that a high level of attention is given to each client and project.
Suna Interior Design works on a variety of residential and hospitality projects across the UK, involved in the whole design process, focusing on all aspects of interior design from furniture, fixtures and fittings (FF&E) to interior specification and the final design and fit-out.
The mid-weight interior designer will work within the specification and marketing suite team on a variety of residential/hospitality projects from the London SW19 office.
General overview of the role:
- key member of the specification and marketing suite team working alongside designers, the lead designer and directors producing full internal specifications for residential property, marketing suites and hotels
- direct liaison with clients to run own projects and guarantee client satisfaction without the presence of a director/lead designer
- report back to the directors/lead designer with updates on projects and client feedback
- keep an overview on budgets to guarantee efficiency and profit margins
duties - taking the lead on specific projects and coordinating directly with the client to make sure the scope of works is completed correctly and to deadline
- dealing directly with clients, including attending and running client meetings and presentations without the assistance of a director/lead designer where necessary
- it is expected that the buck will stop with the mid-weight interior designer on projects run by them, this may include working overtime to complete projects in time to meet deadlines
- working on multiple projects at one time
- time management to make sure all client deadlines are met and the design work is not compromised
- reporting progress and providing project updates to the directors/lead designer on all projects being worked on
- developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients and helping set project schedules
- understanding clients’ needs and the needs of the people using the building, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and helping establish final briefs
- space planning of marketing suites, concierges and communal areas
- research, create, prepare and present concepts and mood boards
- guaranteeing consistency in all ‘sample, mood, design’ boards for presentation to clients in the agreed format for the company
- sourcing and specifying materials and products according to set budgets
- researching and gathering information and design insight relating to the project
- working closely with the client in-house team and subcontractors to include (but not limited to); quantity surveyors, contractors, architects and marketing personnel to complete projects successfully
- preparing as required drawings including plans, elevations, details and 3D sketches, including rendered visuals for final presentation
- supporting the wider design team as required in drawing tasks and preparation of specifications and schedules
- keeping up to date with new developments and design trends in the design industry
- communication and collaboration with the wider Suna team (ops and finance) to ensure the smooth running of all jobs being worked on
Personal qualities:
- creative and imaginative
- self-disciplined
- strong communicator
- flexible attitude
- strong team player
- organised and planning ahead
- qualifications, Skills & Experience
- fluent in AutoCAD
- dluent in SketchUp and ideally Podium Rendering or knowledge of basic rendering programmes
- fluent in Adobe Suite, in particular, Photoshop and InDesign
- good technical and detailing skills, basic knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methods within the residential sector
- proactive in identifying issues or problems
- ability to quickly absorb company standards and procedures
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- excellent planning and organisational skills
- capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work effectively as part of a team, on multiple projects
- knowledge of relevant suppliers across a wide budget range
- CSCS card holder preferable
- full UK driving licence preferable