Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mid-level/senior FF&E designer
at Nicemakers
Nicemakers is hiring a mid-level/senior FF&E designer to join its team in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Our full-time FF&E designer based in or around Amsterdam is responsible for all aspects of the FF&E design process within Nicemakers. You will work under the direction of the creative directors and head of design to create exceptional concepts and designs that inspire.
We expect a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently to handle high volumes of work to tight deadlines while being organised throughout several projects simultaneously. You will be working within a small team, working on international projects, in an office where no day is the same and everyone is part of contributing to the work as well as to the atmosphere of the team. We are looking for someone already based in Amsterdam who would like to join a number of new exciting projects starting.
Excellent Vectorworks skills are a must and Dutch speaking is preferable for this job opportunity.
Role description:
- strong knowledge and awareness of suppliers, most recent industry developments, fairs, trends and products for continued professional development
- build strong and lasting relationships with third parties with a curious and enquiring eye and social personality, such as suppliers, external product designers, shop-fitters, drafting agencies and visualisers
- ability to produce presentations in a variety of styles to suit individual briefs
- ability to quickly visualise design concepts from sketches and verbal and written direction and to easily make them look presentable
- preparation of professional concepts for clients such as mood boards, preliminary and final designs, development of details, furniture, fixtures and lighting layouts
- attend and review site installation and style at the very final stage of a project, in collaboration with the creative directors (depending on project requirements)
- ability to specify and organise finishes, FF&E and lighting schedules
- must be able to combine creative ideas with technical requirements to resolve design detailing
- extensive knowledge of interior project timelines, construction and products lead times
- strong ability to produce detailed and accurate FF&E and joinery drawing packages including plans, sections, elevations and details
- ability to confidently represent the company externally and contribute to Nicemaker’s professional reputation and high level of attention to detail
Qualification and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree of interior design
- minimum of four year’s work experience is a must
- experience in the hospitality design sector, specifically in large-scale hotel design and high-end residential
- strong experience in custom furniture design
- excellent 2D drawing skills (Vectorworks)
- excellent digital skills to produce presentations (Adobe CS knowledge, particularly InDesign and Photoshop)
- 3D skills (Vectorworks/SketchUp/hand sketches), to be able to study spatial design, FF&E design and create 3D artist impressions
- excellent Microsoft Office skills to be able to set up and maintain schedules and specifications sheets
- preferably Dutch speaking and fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
- knowledge of Dutch suppliers market
- EU citizen or appropriate working permit essential
To submit your application please email a cover letter, CV and portfolio including 3D modelling and optional hand sketches via the ‘apply for job’ button below.