London, UK
Senior interior designer
at Katie McCrum Studio
Katie McCrum Studio is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in London.
We are looking for a highly creative and passionate senior designer to join our small, dedicated team.
The ideal person will have proven experience and working knowledge of luxury/high-end private residential projects with a particular focus on material and product specification. As well as an exceptional eye for detail, the designer must be proactive and have the confidence to direct all project stages and the internal and external team. This role will suit a highly talented, organised and creative individual. Applicants should have at least five years of interior design experience. Strong interpersonal skills and fluent English are a must.
Your role:
- bringing exciting materials, ideas, products and suppliers
- creative direction and development
- developing the studio’s creative vision in collaboration with the creative director and team
- producing high quality client presentations
- designing bespoke joinery, furniture and lighting
- project and budget planning
- managing project deadlines and deliverables
- guiding the client through the design process
- coordinating FF&E within the detail design packages
- sourcing and selecting FF&E, preparation of schedules, specifications and orders
- project installation
- attending and leading site meetings
Your skills:
- a degree or diploma in interior design
- at least five years’ post-graduate experience in luxury interiors
- fluent in spoken and written English, excellent communication skills
- fully proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, other 3D modelling software, Photoshop and Indesign software programs
- experience using Estimac
- excellent conceptual design skills
- ability to interpret and deliver client brief
- extensive residential FF&E knowledge and experience
- ability to produce and direct bespoke joinery and detailed design packages
- strong understanding of all aspects of the design process
- excellent attention to detail and extensive knowledge of materials, finishes and detailing
Person profile:
- responsible and pro-active
- self confident with a positive attitude and able to inspire others
- a collaborator and a natural communicator
- able to identify issues and provide timely solutions
- able to prioritise tasks
- self motivated, enthusiastic and charming
- exceptional attention to detail
- calm under pressure
- excellent decision making skills
Candidates must have proven UK experience and be able to commute to our studio in King Cross when needed. Flexible, hybrid working is an option.
If you are excited about this opportunity and think your skills, experience, and personality make you well suited to the role we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive salary, based on experience and skills.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
Strictly no recruitment agencies please.
How to apply
Please send your CV and portfolio with a covering letter outlining your current role and your suitability for our practice.
Your salary/rate expectations, availability and notice period if applicable.
Full, PT and freelance roles available. All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.