London, UK
Interior designer: middleweight
at David Phillips
David Phillips Group is seeking an interior designer: middleweight to join its team in London.
The company and role
David Phillips Group has a 22 year, expansive understanding of the UK property market and works with PRS funds, individual investors, developers, estate and letting agents, property managers and institutional investors alike, to assist them in maximising their investment opportunities.
Within the David Phillips Group, their brands and services cover all that is required within the property furnishing sector including; interior design, furniture & home accessories, installation and styling on single and multi-unit platforms. This makes it possible to provide turn-key services to the highest profile developments throughout the whole of the UK.
The role of middleweight designer means the individual to be responsible for managing their own projects from concept to installation, including dressing show apartments and/or communal spaces. This involves taking a client briefing document and translating this into a deliverable, costed and attractive design scheme that is professionally presented to the client.
Most of the projects to be worked on will be for the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, within large scale developments in London and the UK. This type of work requires furniture design schemes for multiple unit purposes and Show Apartments that are fully dressed, from wallpaper and paint to soft furnishings . The in-house product team assist you and your team in the selection of existing or developed products, that can be used in our offering.
The successful candidate would have at least three to four years’ experience within the commercial interiors industry. The role requires someone that is confident to manage their own projects, whilst happy to assist their line manager and colleagues with various tasks and willing to learn about commercial property design.
The role – interior designer: middleweight
The chosen candidate will have at least three to four years’ experience preferably in the BTR sector. They will be responsible for managing their own projects and pitching to clients and when required they will assist the senior designer on larger BTR projects.
They must also be highly organised and have exceptional attention to detail. They should be a confident team player, with excellent communication skills for both internal and client related matters. This is the perfect position which will allow you to gain valuable industry experience.
Requirements:
- degree or equivalent in interior design
- personable, with a passion for interiors.
- to be proficient at AutoCAD
- 3D modelling and hand sketching abilities also preferable, e.g. SketchUp
- proficient at working with Excel, Indesign and Photoshop
- confident, with mood boards and digital presentations
- competent administration and organisational skills
- team player attitude with excellent English verbal and written communication skills for both internal and client related matters
- outstanding attention to detail
- full UK driving licence preferable
Duties and detail:
- assisting the designers in your ‘project’ team
- design BTR FF&E schemes, show apartments and communal spaces and pitch to clients
- produce design concepts, proposals, mood boards and 2D/3D floor plans
- attend site visits and gain the correct and detailed information required
- budgeting, sourcing and ordering of accessories (online and in-stores)
- style and dress projects to an excellent standard
- shadow designers and business development managers whenever possible to learn about the business
- keeping up to date with industry news and the changing marketplace
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and as the company expands, you may be asked to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the company.
To submit your application please click the ‘apply’ link below.