Surrey, UK
Senior designer
at Sophie Paterson Interiors
Sophie Paterson Interiors is looking for a senior designer to join its team in Elmbridge, Surrey.
We are hiring a senior designer to work in our studio in Elmbridge area of Surrey to work on our high-end residential projects across the UK and overseas.
Required skills:
- proven working knowledge of high-end residential or medium to large sq m/sq ft projects including FF&E procurement (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling) experience and procedures
- proven experience in dealing with clients, contractors and other suppliers in a highly professional manner (minimum five years in high-end residential interior design)
- proven experience in running and delivering projects from initial concept to completion, to include:
- brief
- concept design
- production information
- tender process
- construction
- handover
- ability to create and develop conceptual designs including the skill of using colour and texture, and the ability to explain these to others
- ability to advise clients on all technical aspects of a design project
- proven experience in Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3D modelling software, Excel, Estimac and other industry software packages would all be advantageous (where applicable)
- self-motivated and able to use initiative but also a good team player who is able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- self-confident, receptive to constructive feedback and able to cope with criticism of your work
- organised, and able to manage a team effectively, whilst mentoring junior team members
- ability to manage time and workflow of multiple projects efficiently
- excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual
- exceptional attention to detail
- full clean driving license essential
Responsibilities:
- working to a written or verbal brief, which details how each individual space will be used
- managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close cooperation with associate director as a member of project team
- managing and briefing design team on live projects
- preparation of concepts, mood boards, preliminary and final designs, and development of details, furniture, fixtures and lighting layout
- organisation of workflow with colleagues, 3D visualizers and others
- developing detailed designs and choosing materials
- managing the procurement of FF&E products
- mentoring and assisting junior and middleweight designers
- building and growing existing client relationships- developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients and setting project schedules
- developing detailed designs and choosing materials
- working closely with the director, you will be expected to use your initiative on following up on new business opportunities
- building and growing existing client relationships
- keeping up to date with new developments and design trends in the design industry
Please submit examples of your work and your CV using the ‘apply’ link below.