London, UK
Associate interior designer
at Maison Arabella
Maison Arabella is looking for an associate interior designer to join its team in London.
Maison Arabella is an architectural award winning interior design company seeking a very experienced and suitably qualified associate interior designer to assist and be part of a design studio, based in Belgravia. Our portfolio is diverse and therefore includes multidisciplinary challenges. Our approach is analytical, conceptual, solution-oriented and formative. Always exciting, open-minded, curious and impassioned. All this helps us design unmistakable identities with relevance.
As our associate interior designer, you should have proven experience of successfully leading a design team and projects from inception to completion. You should have a portfolio of high-quality contemporary interiors demonstrating hospitality, residential development and commercial experience. You should 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 and including site visits
- organisation of workflow with colleagues, 3D visualisers and others
- developing detailed designs and selection of materials and finishes
- managing the selection, budgeting, scheduling and procurement of FF&E products
- 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
Skills:
- proven track record of experience in interior design/interior architecture
- proven ability to create and develop conceptual designs
- proven knowledge of all phases from CD to CA, including construction and site visits
- experience of FF&E selection, budgeting, scheduling and procurement
- 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
- knowledge and understanding in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel and Studio
- self motivated and a good team player who can work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- excellent communication skills
To submit your application please click the ‘apply’ link below.