Accra, Ghana
Senior interior designer
at Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in Accra, Ghana.
Company background
Adjaye Associates was established in June 2000 by founder and principal architect, David Adjaye OBE. Receiving ever-increasing worldwide attention, the firm has offices in London, New York and Accra and has completed work in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
We are an award winning and innovative architecture and design firm with work ranging from furniture, exhibitions and private houses to civic buildings and urban masterplans. The truly multicultural and multinational team at Adjaye Associates draws inspiration from a broad cultural discourse, resulting in a compelling body of work in Europe, USA, Africa and the Middle East.
Education and experience
Must have a university degree in interior design or interior architecture with eight plus years’ post-graduate experience. Experience working in Africa is a plus.
We are looking for a talented senior interior designer, with proven experience of successfully leading an interior design team and projects from inception to completion. You will have a portfolio of high-quality interiors demonstrating hospitality, residential, civic, and commercial/mixed-use projects. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional skills in: design, coordination, and management with a high attention to detail.
Required skillset:
- must have a university degree in interior design or interior architecture with seven plus years’ post-graduate experience
- successfully taken projects from inception to completion
- proven ability to develop conceptual designs
- experience of FF&E selection, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement
- a good understanding of construction and manufacturing of FF&E (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling) and procurement
- exceptional attention to detail across all aspects of design, FF&E and management
- experience in dealing with clients, contractors, and other suppliers in a professional manner
- experience, knowledge and proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, and Office Suite
- self-motivated but also an integral team player who can work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- excellent communication skills
- efficient in time management, resourcing and managing the junior design team
- experience working in Africa is a plus
Responsibilities:
- working closely with the principal to understand and then translate the project vision and aesthetic into a built project
- managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close cooperation and oversight with associate director and global head of interiors as a senior member of the project team
- managing and briefing the design team on live projects outlining the deliverables on each phase and scope of works
- leading, collaborating, and/or participating in project workshop and design team meeting with external consultants
- 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
- 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
Applying
Please include a CV, cover letter and salary expectations detailing why you think you would be suited to the role using the ‘apply’ link below.