Amsterdam, Netherlands
Senior interior designer – luxury
at UXUS
UXUS is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in Amsterdam.
For our office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, UXUS is seeking is seeking a senior interior designer , with demonstrated experience in the luxury industry, who, with a strategic mindset, envisions end-to-end future forward luxury experiences and bring them to life in physical environments.
You create unique luxury hospitality concept designs for our client, based on their briefing, and provide them with innovative high-end space ideas.
You will collaborate with a team of highly talented people, including graphic designers, 3D visualisers and strategists. Together you will produce all relevant materials for client presentations, such as presentation structures, mood boards, sketches, and visualisations. And you will have the opportunity to present your ideas and designs to internal and external stakeholders.
You enjoy interacting with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis via VC, telephone and face-to-face meetings and have a strong account management experience where empathy and strong leadership skills play a key role.
Ultimately, you will promote our brand by delivering high-quality pieces on tight deadlines.
This is a full time employment position (40 hours/week) , starting with a determined period contract, with the intention of building a long lasting work relationship.
Full relocation to the Netherlands will be required for this role.
Depending on COVID developments, it is possible that the chosen candidate will work remotely from their residence in the Netherlands until all workforce resumes to work from the office again.
Main responsibilities:
- conceptualise and create original, innovative luxury interior concepts and experiences within the guidelines of the client brief, ensuring completeness and suitability of work (working with client situation)
- forge, execute and portray ownable exciting concepts and ideas selling them into clients and other members of the team
- design comprehensive, ownable, customer journeys, encompassing all touch points, and branded experiences
- design luxury interior concepts including custom fixturing, architectural details and lighting layout
- produce finished plans, project specifications and material boards
- work with consultants, contractors and suppliers
- forge, execute and portray ownable exciting concepts and ideas selling them into clients and other members of the team
- design interior concepts including custom filtering, architectural details and lighting layout.
- be aware of the the service ritual process and work with experience designers where needed to deliver an original brand experience
- produce all relevant materials for client presentations, such as, mood boards, sketches, and visualisations of the entire design concept and plans
- work in collaboration with the UXUS team to drive graphics, rendering and presentation narrative
- oversee and review technical drawings to ensure a high quality of work is executed
- review junior designers’ work and provide guidance where needed to ensure high quality output
- encourage others to share and explore their ideas
- maintain high standards and ensure only the best work is released to the client
- collaborate across the agency to drive up standards of creativity
Requirements:
- five plus years of experience as interior designer
- minimum of three years design experience in luxury sector is essential (preferably with focus on hospitality design)
- bachelor’s degree interior design or architecture
- experience in designing floor plans, custom furniture, specifying FF&E, materials and colors
- high level design and conceptual skillFluent in 3D modeling skills, 3D Studio Max
- fluent in Rhino
- basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- experience using both metric and imperial (US/UK) measurements
- indepth digital design capabilities
- meticulous attention to detail
- creative problem-solving ability
- strong organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to prioritize work assignments
- excellent command of English language (our company language) written and spoken. Knowledge of any additional language is welcome
- experience in working with international clients and projects
- ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is essential
- excellent and clear communicator. Successful track record in building client relationships through calls and video meetings.
- outstanding presentation skills
- demonstrated intercultural awareness and ability to interact with a diverse team within UXUS and within our clients’ network if required
Benefits:
- monthly health insurance contribution
- 8% holiday allowance
- 25 vacation days per calendar year on a full – time basis
- company IT equipment
- the opportunity to join a visionary and cutting edge international design agency based in Amsterdam
How to apply
Please submit your CV and motivation letter, in English language and a (link) to your portfolio using the ‘apply’ link below.
Portfolio should include examples of your luxury interior design projects.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
UXUS is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity within its organisation. We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.