London, UK
Designer
at Guy Goodfellow
Guy Goodfellow is hiring a designer to join its team in London.
Company description
Guy Goodfellow is a highly regarded London-based interiors and architectural design practice which specialises in the refurbishment of large period country and city properties, widely recognised by House and Garden as one of the leading luxury interior design companies.
Job description
Guy Goodfellow is seeking a mid-weight interior designer with at least four years’ experience working in an interior design studio, managing and coordinating a range of projects from beginning to end. The candidate must be highly organized, practical and motivated, with exceptional creative, design and multi-tasking skills, and a keen eye for detail. They must be able to provide the highest level of client service to an existing portfolio of top-end residential clients.
The position will report directly to Guy Goodfellow.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- following initial client brief, creation of the design proposal, to include client presentations, sketches, initial floor plans and sample suggestions
- working in close association with the client, development of schemes for the internal decoration of the property, to include all internal finishes, upholstery, curtaining, carpeting, new and bespoke furniture, and decorative lighting. Collation of a presentation of the final schemes with the use of sample boards, paint boards, sketches and any additional samples of materials and finishes
- preparation of client estimates in EstiPC collating pricing, images and product details as required
- sourcing of antique furniture and decorative items, providing specifications for restoration and re-upholstery as required
- managing the placement of orders to suppliers, with subsequent delivery and installation
- acting as the project focal point for each client, liaising with all members of the project team, both internal and external, and providing information as required for the architectural drawing package, all architectural related schedules (ironmongery, sanitary-ware and fixed lighting) and as requested by the contractor/sub-contractors
- assisting the managing director with the management and development of the relationship with clients, ensuring that their expectations in terms of timings, costings and all aspects of the design are fully managed and that any concerns are addressed promptly.
Additional skills:
- full working knowledge of EstiPC
- drafting and sketching skills