London, UK
Designer/junior PM assistant
at Sogni Di Cristallo
SogniDiCristallo is looking for a designer/junior PM assistant to join its team in London.
About us
SogniDiCristallo (SDC) is a leading Italian brand specialising in the design, manufacture and craftsmanship of light fittings and architectural glass. With bases in Venice and London, our mission is to preserve and innovate the tradition of Venetian glassworking techniques and share them worldwide. We engage in trading, developing and producing custom glass products for architects, interior designers and private clients, and delivering B2B contract projects for commercial buildings, restaurants, luxury clubs, hotels and bespoke projects globally. As SDC expands its business, we are looking to establish and grow our company branch in London.
Role
SDC is currently seeking a full-time designer and project manager assistant to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and USA. In this role, you will be involved in the entire project lifecycle, from the initial concept stages to the delivery of detailed designs, specifications, prototype manufacturing and product developments. You will provide support to the London office project manager in managing projects from the initial brief to completion and project delivery. Working within our Italian and UK-based team, you will collaborate with clients from around the world.
Responsibilities:
- prepare 3D models and shop drawings for client approval
- develop product designs
- coordinate information flow between the Italian and UK-based teams
- provide documentation and detailed files for mock-up production
- prepare client presentations and feasibility studies based on design intent and budget
- attend client meetings or site meetings
- coordinate the design of glass architectural scale projects
- create production and assembly instruction drawings
- assist the project manager in coordinating programs, designs, production and project delivery
Requirements:
- proven work or study experience as an architect or product designer
- fluent in English and Italian (mandatory), additional languages are a plus
- excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- proficient in 2D and 3D CAD design tools such as AutoCAD and Rhino; sketching and illustration skills are a plus
- advanced knowledge of Excel (for generating project trackers) and Adobe software, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- general understanding of glass and metalwork manufacturing methods is a plus
- passionate about problem-solving and identifying opportunities for improvement
- able to collaborate effectively within a remote team and take ownership of tasks to drive projects forward
- excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- based in London or available to relocate to the UK
Benefits
- flexible working arrangements and working from home two or three days a week
- Soho Friends/Soho Works membership
- salary to be determined based on applicant and experience
Please send your portfolio and motivation letter to apply for the job.