London, UK
Senior design project manager
Suna Interior Design is looking for a senior design project manager to join its London team.
Suna Interior Design is an award-winning London-based boutique interior design consultancy providing interior services for property developers and the hospitality industry. Helen Fewster and Rebecca Tucker head up the London-based studio ensuring that a high level of attention is dedicated to each client and project.
Currently seeking a senior design project manager with experience in show home design to work for a variety of developers internationally. A fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant office on exciting projects with a key responsibility to develop our CGI service. The successful candidate will work from our London SW19 office.
Responsibilities:
Client liaison and briefing
- responsible for client engagement and business development with regards to understanding initial project requirements, timings and costings related to show home design
- developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients and setting project schedules
Project management
- develop project schedules to be agreed by internal stakeholders, management and clients for delivery including detailed plans of each aspect of design, through to rollout and implementation
- capable of managing multiple projects at one time
- able to coordinate multiple clients and delegate and oversee tasks to team members throughout each stage of the design and installation process, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery
- demonstrates a highly organised and systematic approach to producing a project
Resource investigating and liaison
- liaise with product vendors and service suppliers to specify optimal products and materials and agree pricing and budgets which are tailored to the needs of the client/project e.g. fittings, furniture, finishes, decoration and dressing
- responsible for constantly seeking out new vendors and service providers to improve the quality of service and breadth of offering to new and existing clients
- responsible for information gathering to generate design insight which specifically supports project specifications e.g. demographic research of target purchase audience
Budget, quality and time management
- responsible for quality assurance aspects of each project including pre and post implementation meetings with clients
- oversee and manage lead times and delivery schedules to ensure all design products are on-site on-time, on-budget and to the right quality
- responsible for conducting site-quality inspections during installation and at the conclusion of a project, including responding to any grievances expressed by the client in a timely and efficient manner
- required to develop internal policy and procedures based on experience, project outcomes and industry/regulatory requirements
- creative and strategic problem solver: weighs options then plans strategy for execution with pre-determined fall back options to ensure quality standards are adhered to at all times
- producing comprehensive mood boards for presentation to clients in the agreed format for the company
- demonstrates a high degree of time management skill and constantly seeks to streamline processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency
- can be depended on to deliver a quality product that meets or exceeds Suna’s and client goals for success
Communication and project reporting
- conduct proposal discussions with clients at the outset of an engagement to outline firm vision and design principles for project
- liaise with lead project management on client side to update on progress, agree next steps, provide approvals and discuss roadblocks as they relate to project
- partner with design team and operations team to ensure all parties are clear on project progress, quality requirements and timing
- projects self-confidence to others and is comfortable speaking and presenting in a group setting in a convincing, articulate and polished manner that reflects expertise and industry knowledge
Business development
- drive international expansion program through partnership and collaboration with Lead CGI Designer, ensuring quality and creative standards are adhered to
- ensure firm is aware of and understands new trends and developments taking place within the design industry e.g. digitisation of design experience, to ensure a compelling value proposition versus competitors
- demonstrates strong business acumen with regards to design taking into consideration dual interests of the firm and the client, delivering to the expectations of both parties accordingly
- shares Suna’s vision and core values for growth and excellence
Team management
- candidate must be highly skilled in the software programmes we use e.g.CAD/PSD/INDESIGN/ ESTIPC, and able to train new members of staff and provide assistance to junior designers
- supervising work at the design stage and on site
- oversee team of other designers
Required key skills:
- a sound understanding of quality design standards with regards to spatial planning, high spec finishes and styling
- international experience is preferable
- three years’ experience preferred working within design
- four years’ experience preferred working within a B2B interior design environment
- four years’ experience preferred working within CGI for interior design industry
- four years’ experience preferred working within international interior design
- experience using EstiPC or EstiMac essential
- CSCS card essential
- full, clean, UK driving licence essential
- six years’ experience preferred using InDesign, Photoshop, Auto Cad & Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite within a professional environment
- bachelor of arts degree in design
- experience in establishing relationships within the UK housing developers industry
- comprehensive knowledge of UK housing developers
- an eye for design and colour, with good 3D and spatial awareness
- comprehensive knowledge of UK suppliers furniture, fabric and wallpaper
- the ability to visualise concepts and explain them to others
- strong organisational skills, to ensure each project is completed on time and to budget
- strong communication skills, both written and verbal to present and sell the designs, promote and explain ideas, and build relationships with clients
- project management skills, including ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and to oversee team projects
- ability to work effectively as part of a team, on multiple projects
Salary: circa £32,000-£36,000 per anum
If you meet the above requirements please send your CV and examples of your portfolio addressed to Nicola by Wednesday 28 February 2018.
Due to the number of applications, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.