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Paul Smith is seeking a retail interior designer to join its team in London.

Based in our London office, the retail interior designer will work as part of a team of talented in-house shop designers on all shop design projects in respect of design and installation of new shops and updates to existing shop fits. We are looking for a middle weight designer to join the team in order to help deliver luxury retail environments from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities:

• to design and produce concept, layout and detailed drawing packages for new and existing retail projects, ensuring the overall aesthetic of the brand is kept at all times
• produce sample boards for new projects and work closely with managers in order to ensure designs meet commercial requirements
• attend regular meetings to input and update on any projects being completed
• assist with the design of minor changes to, and refurbishments of, existing shops and to progress these changes or refurbishments through to completion
• liaise with external partners and work closely with manufacturers to ensure delivery and installation is achieved within the specified timescale
• to oversee several projects at one time from start to finish including working with project managers, consultants and necessary contractors to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget
• to keep abreast of trends, ideas and new materials with a relevance to shop design

Essential experience and skills required: 

• a minimum of a 2:1 BA Hons architecture degree or interior architecture/design, product and furniture design or equivalent
• the ability to effectively work on multiple design projects at once whilst maintaining high standards of work
• highly computer literate with knowledge of design packages including Vectorworks. It is also desirable to have experience in Adobe, Cinema 4D and Solidworks software
• previous credible experience at every stage of the design process from concept to completion
• experience of project management in order to work effectively with manufacturers and business partners
• ability to think creatively and visualise design concepts in order to explain these to others

About you:

• excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• highly organised with exceptional prioritisation and planning skills
• passion for interior design, architecture and a strong interest in furniture and fashion
• highly self-motivated with the ability to work to own initiative and meet key deadlines
• a team member who has the ability to deal with people at all levels in order to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• well-presented and smart appearance

In addition to the annual salary this role attracts:

• a generous clothing allowance
• discretionary discount on PSL goods
• pension
• flexi-time
• an annual leave entitlement of 28 days, inclusive of bank holidays increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 33 days

How to apply:

Please click here to apply

On applying please include:

• cover letter
• CV
• your current or most recent salary and salary expectations
• a link to your colour portfolio containing work examples that are available for a minimum of four weeks after the closing date

www.paulsmith.com

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