Accra, Ghana
Senior interior designer
at Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in Accra, Ghana.
Adjaye Associates: 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.
Senior interior designer
The successful candidate 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.
Essential skills:
- a minimum of eight plus years’ experience in the role of an interior designer, with extensive creative competence
- experience leading interior design projects/packages
- site experience required – following projects from Concept to SD to installation
- extensive knowledge of furniture and finishes
- experience of managing and mentoring a team
- excellent design, presentation and graphics skills
- be passionate about keeping up to date with new developments and design trends in the design industry
- have the ability to visualise concepts and confidently explain and present them to others
The candidate will be responsible for working closely with the global head of interiors on the following:
- processing and developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with project team
- researching and developing innovative interior environments including concepts, design development and detail design (including visuals, modelling, rendering, technical design documentation)
- liaising with outside suppliers, contractors and specialists
- creation of proposals and coordinating purchases and shipment of all items
- manage FF&E and sourcing to target budgets and timetables
- maintain communication with the client
- presenting ideas both internally and externally
Skills:
- excellent eye for design and aesthetics
- strong organisational and communication skills
- ability to create programs, work to deadlines and manage budgets
- proactive and can work both on individual tasks and within a project team
- a desire to push the firm ahead of its competition
- enthusiastic with a positive can-do attitude
- attention to detail
- calm under pressure
- ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-moving environment
- flexible and able to adapt to deadlines
- strong AutoCAD, Revit, or similar rendering software proficiency, Adobe Suite
- proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience and qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited architectural or interior design program.
Applying
Submit with a subject title ‘Senior interior designer’ via the apply for job button below. Include a CV and cover letter detailing why you think you would be suited for the role and salary expectations. Deadline for applying is Monday, 16 January.
Adjaye Associates believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building an inclusive team. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including national origin or citizenship.