London, UK
Interior architect in interior design
at Francis Sultana
Francis Sultana is seeking an interior architect in interior design in London.
Interior architectural designer – two positions available – urgent applications due to deadlines.
Featured in both the influential AD100 USA, AD100 France and House and Garden 100 list, our highly prestigious design studio count many serious art collectors as their clients. Our experience covers both historical and contemporary interiors, bespoke furniture, lighting and pieces of artwork celebrating artisan crafts using the finest materials from around the world. Sophisticated luxury chic to match their client’s lifestyles.
The vibrant and innovative studio are rapidly growing and currently seeking two architectural interior designers to join the team. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced architectural interior designer to demonstrate their knowledge and passion for continental architecture and interior design, ready to take their career to the next level. The successful candidates will report directly to the creative director/CEO and head of projects.
With an extensive waiting list of hospitality and residential projects, there has never been a better time to join our studio exuding style and personality.
Essential experience:
- degree or equivalent experience in interior architectural design
- experience working on all stages of a project from conception to completion, with focus on drawing pack stage 2-4 RIBA
- over three years of experience working within an equivalent AD100 environment ideally gained in luxury residential or hospitality equivalent
- strong concept skills, with free hand sketching ability, identify details and the creative direction from the out set
- experienced in AutoCAD, Photoshop and InDesign with added bonus in AutoCAD 3D and 3DS Studio Max
- experience in tendering drawing packs and presentation documents for executive level review
- experience working alongside top level architects, FF&E coordinators and project managers
- Microsoft office proficient (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Position overview:
- lead and/or interior architectural designer/technician on awarded projects with the input on an oversee basis from the head of projects
- to take responsibility for the development of the interior design, architectural details, drawing packs and the project deliverables with input from the creative director/CEO and head of projects
- provide design and technical support to the creative director/CEO and head of projects in the following forms; presentation materials, furniture selections, specifications and project files
- assisting with preparation and development on projects with drawings, models, images, mood boards and other documents relating to the design as required with the head of FF&E
- research specific materials and finishes appropriate to the creative designers historical detailing and proportions
- understand and able to read space planning, floor finish plans, ceiling plans, elevations and details
- research specific materials and finishes appropriate to the design/schemes, usage and budget (if applicable)
- to liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies
- write and communicate in a professional manner on all correspondence
- represent the company when communicating with outside reps, vendors and community
- to contribute, or otherwise assist, as required to the business demands
Skills:
- a technical creative and architectural individual who thrives in an exciting studio
- quick to learn and able to identify and implement the style of the creative director
- calm and composed under pressure
- excellent communication both verbal and written – fluent English
- administration and time management skills