London, UK
Mid-weight interior designer
at Candy London
Candy London (formerly Candy & Candy) is seeking a talented mid-weight interior designer to join its team in London.
Candy London is the world’s pre-eminent interior designer and development manager, recognised globally for setting unparalleled new standards in luxury property design and development. Operating at the highest level of luxury, the brand is synonymous with exceptional design and intricate attention to detail, creating trophy homes and managing outstanding development projects across the world.
We work across a range of projects but always with the same commitment to good design, quality craftsmanship, and an unprecedented level of luxury.
We are looking for a mid-weight, well-rounded, interior designer with five years’ experience in luxury residential or hospitality design. The ideal candidate will be extremely organised, passionate about design, and have a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities:
- working creatively across all design stages from conceptual design through to technical detailing and approval of supplier shop drawings
- developing and producing detailed conceptual design presentations to support the senior design team and creative director
- preparing concepts, mood boards, preliminary and final design presentations using a variety of digital and traditional media, particularly Adobe InDesign
- aroducing technical drawings and tender packages in AutoCAD
- developing detailed designs including the selection of materials and finishes
- managing the selection, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement of FF&E
- building and growing existing client and supplier relationships
- liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and the on-site team
- actively seeking and sharing inspiration and references from a wide range of sources outside of the business, to support creative design solutions
Required skills:
- excellent design skills and ability to convey design ideas
- a meticulous eye for detail and a good understanding of the technical side of interior design is preferred
- excellent communication skills both verbal and written with a confident manner, client-facing experience is preferred
- strong team player and ability to perform many tasks across the design process from concept development through to design management, procurement, and overseeing on-site installations
- great project management skills – the ability to manage multiple tasks across various projects
- self-motivated with the ability to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- software skills: Adobe suite, AutoCAD, Sketchup
- experience of the following would also be an advantage: 3DS Max, Vray, Corona
Required experience:
- a minimum of five years’ experience in the role of an interior designer or interior architect, with extensive creative competence working on luxury high-end residential, marine, or hospitality schemes
Please send CV and portfolio of work via the ‘apply’ link below.