London, UK
Mid-weight interior designer
at Buchanan Studio
Buchanan Studio is seeking a mid-weight interior designer to join its team in London.
Position: full time middleweight interior designer
Start date: ASAP
Required skills and attributes:
- an excellent knowledge of Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite
- ability to draw in 3D using SketchUp (or other software) is highly desirable
- experience using Estimac is highly desirable
- good technical ability
- rigorous attention to detail
- creativity, a natural instinct for style and an eye for good design
- a positive outlook
- a passion for sourcing FF&E
- good knowledge of suppliers, products and materials
- an “all-rounder” when it comes to FF&E as, depending on the client, we have a need for budget friendly solutions as well as very high end, including bespoke furniture and lighting, reclaimed materials and vintage/antique furniture
- a good understanding of project costs and budgets
- an ability to take full ownership and responsibility of your own workload
- a willingness to “muck in” we are a small team, so we all help across all aspects of the business from time to time
- excellent organisational and time management skills
- good communication skills, as you will need to present your ideas to the rest of the team and liaise with contractors, consultants and clients
- a problem solver with strong initiative and resourcefulness
- ability to receive constructive feedback
- an ambition to grow with the studio, becoming a long term and integral part of the team
Role and responsibilities:
- supporting the creative director and associate/senior designers across everything from concept designs to completed tender packs, construction drawings and on-site management – drafting plans, elevations and detailed design drawings
- creation of mood boards and concept presentations to clients
- FF&E sourcing, procurement and installation
- sourcing props for photography shoots and/or events
- creating FF&E budgets and scheduling via Estimac
- meeting with suppliers, sourcing new suppliers and developing relationships with artisans and makers
- fulfilling production requirements for custom furniture and lighting for our projects
- keeping the studio’s sample library organised and up to date
- arranging and overseeing photography of completed projects including on site styling and curation of props
- willingness and ability to travel internationally where may be required on projects
- attendance of client meetings and note taking
- representing Buchanan Studio on-site and at third party and/or client meetings where required
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. We are a small team with a variety of creative projects on at any one-time including parties, branding and other projects not all interiors related. There is a requirement to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, with some flexibility on working from home.
Salary: competitive. Dependent on experience.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio. Please note that only successful applicants will hear from us.