London, UK
Mid-weight designer
at Nicola Harding & Co
Nicola Harding & Co is looking for a talented and ambitious mid-weight designer to join its growing studio in London.
About us
Nicola Harding & Co is a recognised authority on creating liveable, soulful places, characterised by colour, attention to detail and an eclectic mix of found items.
You will be part of a friendly, dynamic team, working in a stimulating, open plan, studio environment. We take great care to look after each member of the team and to promote their professional development. You will be working on an exciting mix of residential and commercial projects. We have a dedicated procurement team and an in-house finance manager to support the design team.
As an equal opportunities employer, Nicola Harding & Co is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe diversity encourages creativity and base our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Key responsibilities
What we’re looking for:
You will have a proven ability to work on all stages of a project working under the direction of a senior designer and associate. You will be competent in putting together mood boards and material boards, as well as creating sketches and technical packages in CAD and Estimac. A team player, you will have a willingness to mentor juniors and interns in your project teams. You will share our interest in history and styles, period detailing and antiques, as well as understanding current trends. You will have an appetite for colour, texture and blending of personal cultural histories. You should have a good knowledge of antiques, materials, and FF&E.
Experience and qualifications required:
- two-plus years’ post qualification experience of high-end residential and commercial projects
Skills required:
- Adobe Suite
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- SketchUp
- Estimac
What we offer:
- 20 days’ holiday per year plus three days for Christmas studio closure
- private health insurance and employee assistance programme
- hybrid working (three days per week in the studio)
- reduced summer working hours
- strong focus on providing professional and personal training and development opportunities
- vibrant dog-friendly studio in great location on fun street with excellent transport links
- friendly, social team with fun and engaging events hosted regularly throughout the year
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