London, UK
Freelance senior interior designer
at March and White Design
March and White Design is seeking a freelance senior interior designer to join its London studio.
March and White Design is a global design firm of forward-thinking experts creating interiors for how we live, move, work and play today. Founded in 2010 by Architects Elliot March and James White, MAWD has offices in London, New York and Los Angeles. MAWD specialise in designing high-end residential developments and commercial interiors with a focus on buyer and guest experience. Our interiors inspire emotions and enhance the quality of life across generations.
Our London studio is seeking a talented all round interior designer with strong technical knowledge to join a dynamic team in a fast-growing studio. We are looking for a highly creative and detail oriented senior interior designer to work closely with our design associates and co-founder.
Education and experience
You must have a BA interior design, a BA architectural interior design or similar, with ten plus years’ post-graduate experience.
Role outline
As a senior interior designer you will have proven experience of successfully leading a design team and projects from inception to completion. You will have a portfolio of high quality contemporary interiors demonstrating commercial, hospitality and residential development experience. You will demonstrate exceptional design, coordination and management skills with high attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- working to a written or verbal brief, outlining the deliverable on each phase and scope of works
- managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close cooperation with associate director as a senior member of the project team
- managing and briefing the design team on live projects outlining the deliverable on each phase and scope of works
- preparation of concepts, mood boards, preliminary and final designs, and development of details, furniture, fixtures and lighting layouts
- organisation of workflow with colleagues, 3D visualisers and others
- developing detailed designs and selection of materials and finishes
- coordination and taking responsibility for technical drawing reviews and onsite detail reviews
- mentoring and directing junior and middleweight designers
- building and growing existing client and supplier relationships
- working closely with the directors/associate directors, you will be expected to use your initiative on following up on new business opportunities and attend networking events within the industry
Required skills:
- proven track record of experience in interior design/interior architecture
- proven ability to create and develop conceptual designs
- proven technical coordination experience, ensuring fully detailed design information
- proven onsite experience, including technical drawing reviews and on-site detail reviews
- you will have run projects from inception to completion and have been responsible for the projects
- efficient in time management, resourcing and managing the project team
- experience in dealing with clients, contractors and other suppliers in a highly professional manner
- ability to advise clients and other parties on all design, construction, technical and regulation aspects of a design project
- detailed knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign and Excel
- self-motivated but also a good team player who is able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- excellent communication skills
Please respond with CV and portfolio using the ‘apply’ link below.
Remuneration is dependent on experience.