London, UK
Senior FF&E interior designer
at Mokka Design
Mokka Design is hiring a senior FF&E interior designer to join its team in London.
Role and responsibilities:
- participate in all stages of the design process from concept to completion, reporting to the directors across multiple UK and International projects
- lead the creative development of concepts, FF&E design and space planning to the highest level
- inspire and motivate the design team, overseeing middleweight and junior designers across projects
- prepare and develop presentations for client meetings, with assistance from more junior members of the team
- coordinate and oversee project documentation such as schedules, specifications and design intent packages are being produced to a high quality
- monitoring the daily tasks of mid-weight and junior designers and ensuring that all administrative records are being completed thoroughly and company standards are being met
- provide regular updates to the directors
- conduct site visits and liaise with trades, managing information provided by suppliers and subcontractors
- put together costings and budgets with financial understanding
- lead the procurement process
- manage project programmes under the direction of the directors, with assistance from mid-weight and junior designers, ensuring a seamless project delivery
- liaise with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors
Knowledge and skills:
- must have minimum six years’ of professional experience in a design studio and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level in the residential sector
- relevant interior design/interior architecture qualification
- they should be fluent in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, In Design and Adobe Photoshop with strong project management and organisational skills
- proficient in Estimac and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of the FF&E procurement process
- candidate should have on site experience and knowledge of liaising with architects, contractors and suppliers
- ability to interface with clients, hold their own and interpret and deliver their requirements
- vast knowledge of FF&E suppliers, products and finishes
- works well under pressure with an aptitude for multi-tasking and efficiency
- an eye for detail and a meticulous approach
Qualities:
- pro-active, conscientious, and highly organised
- a strong team player, who is flexible and enthusiastic
- able to demonstrate good leadership skills and develop other more junior members of the team
- exceptional communication skills
- approachable, positive and professional, with the ability to develop relationships with clients and suppliers
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