London, UK
Senior interior designer
at Big Mamma Group
Big Mamma Studio is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in London, UK.
Big Mamma’s Studio team
We are offering the opportunity to work on iconic and highly creative projects with full involvement from concept through to completion. With new openings scheduled in seven countries in the next three years, this is an exciting time to join and be involved in the growth and success of the company, as well as having scope for personal development and growth.
Experience
Six plus years’ of experience in either hospitality or a similar relevant field and be very experienced with running and delivering projects; either hotels or restaurants.
Responsibilities:
- the senior interior designer will lead several projects from concept to implementation, whilst managing a team of mid and junior designers
- pace planning and production of full technical drawing pack, including a strong knowledge of joinery, furniture and construction detailing
- overseeing all contractor shop drawings
- delivering a strong design concept and creative vision through sketches and visualisation, adhering to budget and technical constraints
- awareness of current style trends as well as the wider restaurant industry
- awareness of budget and value engineering where necessary
- developing and maintaining strong communication with client, contractors, in-house construction and operations team
- regular site visits to track project progress, with follow-up and feedback
- understanding and adherence to full Construction programme, respecting program milestones.
- a strong knowledge and understanding of finishes and materials
- mentoring and managing mid and junior members of the team.
- coordination of MEP and services
- coordination and collaboration with FF&E team
- contributing towards recruitment and development of the Studio and practice
- full management of dressing and installation phase
- full management of handover, full maintenance and care guide, project feedback and snagging
- ensure the studio standards are executed within all design documentation
Skills:
- an extremely high level of AutoCAD is a must
- proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office
- strong freehand sketching abilities
Abilities:
- strong project management skills
- good eye for colour and materials
- good managerial skills
- work well under pressure and to deadlines
- work well individually as well as a team
- pragmatic with good problem-solving skills
- good initiative as well as an ability to follow instructions
This is a very busy, hands-on role which will suit somebody who is genuinely hard working and creative. You will be working as part of a friendly and collaborative team, where your input and ideas will be expected and welcomed. The company has a unique ethos and style which will require you to be confident and bold in your work, with conviction in your ideas.