London, UK
Associate interior designer
Spacelab has an opportunity for an associate interior designer to join its team in London.
Us:
Spacelab; an award-winning architecture and design practice, are seeking an experienced project architect to join us on a full time, permanent basis, to work on a range of varied and exciting projects. The successful applicant will join of a team of collaborative architects and interior designers, so will enjoy a wide-ranging scope of work.
Our London based practice has built a reputation over the past 15 years for being visionaries in the industry, creating spaces that empower people; making them feel good and able to be great. We collect and use data to analyse and re-imagine how we can create spaces that are more effective, and can benefit the people that use them.
You:
- visionary: always forward thinking
- smart: exceptional attention to detail, efficient with your time, and always keen to learn
- real: confident, relatable and down to earth
- dynamic: adaptable, fresh and creative, always
- together: hands on, empathetic and committed to the needs of the team
Main duties and responsibilities
- taking projects from concept to completion
- running own projects varying in size up to £15 million
- responsible for overseeing the generation, development and implementation of interior design concepts
- taking ownership of projects; being client facing and internally
- site meetings and liaising with consultants
- working with, managing, coaching, and developing other members of the design team; sharing and delegating the workload, and providing support
- directing and overseeing the site deliverance
Preferred qualifications, skills and attitudes:
- degree in architecture or interior design
- proven knowledge and understanding of business processes and extensive post-graduate experience in client-facing account management
- intrinsic project management, organisational and planning skills
- understanding of business, including fees, resourcing, and people management
- ability to look at a client’s needs and understand the relationships between people, place and performance
- impactful client, and internal, presentation skills; both in terms of materials and thought leadership
- strong communication and social skills with colleagues and clients
- ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines
- fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- able to demonstrate experience of projects from concept to completion
- experience of FF&E selection, coordination and scheduling
- experience coordinating design with other consultants
- experience in construction and bespoke detailing and good knowledge of finishes and materials
- proficient using Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- experience of BIM/Revit would be advantageous
You get:
- competitive salary based upon experience and merit
- progression, training and consistent career development opportunities, including your own personal development plan.
- uncapped paid annual leave
- cycle to work scheme
- working daily in a vibrant, open, professional studio environment, situated just five minutes from Old Street Station
- collaborative style of working, with a young, diverse and dynamic team with a passion for contemporary cutting edge design
- a varied and exciting client list, including world-renowned media brands, public bodies and socially responsible housing associations
- sociable, friendly culture
- inclusive, none hierarchical family feel with regular ‘catch ups’ to discuss any company news
- focus on wellbeing with a range of team exercise classes and challenges
How to apply
If you’re interested, and think you would thrive in a fast paced and rewarding environment, please email your CV and a PDF portfolio, no more than 5MB quoting ref: SL_AID_10 along with a covering letter stating your salary expectations and availability.
Due to the large volume of applications expected we are unable to respond to all enquiries.
Spacelab is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.