London, UK
Retail and hospitality designer
at Rose Uniacke
Rose Uniacke has a vacancy for a retail and hospitality designer to join its team in London on a fixed-term contract.
About us
Rose Uniacke is an award-winning modern luxury interior designer based in London and known for her range of contemporary interior designs, antique curation and self-designed furniture, lighting, and fabrics. The design studio’s work reflects Rose’s personal aesthetic and is known for combining the old with the new, creating a light-filled space imbued with serenity, warmth, character, and refinement.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate designer to join its interior design studio for an exciting retail project for a well-known luxury brand, which includes hospitality spaces such as a café, bar and barbers. You will be working directly with our team of designers to conceptualise, develop and draw up a new retail project (flagship store). You must have exceptional technical skills and a strong aesthetic eye. Your work will involve the architectural and fixtures drawing package and assisting if needed with 3D modelling of the space.
Requirements:
- minimum of five years’ experience in architectural/interior design
- experience in the planning of high-end retail developments
- experience in hospitality
- experience or interest in classical architecture/design
- experience in coordinating drawing packages
- ability to demonstrate strong technical skills through a selection of drawing packages
- proficient in CAD drawings – preferably AutoCAD
- proficient in 3D modelling with SketchUp and ideally also Rhino
- proficient in Photoshop
- strong design sensibility and a good sense of composition
- ability to work collaboratively
- right to work in the UK
The ideal candidate should:
- be available to join the team ASAP
- demonstrate an academic background in architecture or interior design
- ability to join the team in April and eager to get to work quickly
- bring extensive retail and hospitality knowledge to the table
- be organised, detail-oriented and pro-active
- have strong communication and design presentation skills
- have knowledge of products and materials
- work effectively by meeting tight deadlines
- have a strong work ethic
- have either worked in an architectural firm or worked in an interior design studio that has a focus on architectural projects
- be a Mac user
Responsibilities:
- support detailed tender drawing package and schedules
- develop initial concept design through reference images, sketches and 3D modelling in keeping with RU aesthetic
- develop display fixtures in keeping with concept design
- assist with 3D modelling of the space if needed
- source/research materials and finishes, coordinate with suppliers when needed
- attend client meetings, as required
- liaise with all contractors and attend site meetings, as required
- undertake administration if required – preparation of mood boards, procurement of samples, and supplier quotations
- complete timesheets accurately and on time weekly
- develop or maintain good knowledge and practical application of all creative software used in the studio
This role is a six-month contract with the potential to extend. Please send a copy of your CV and a selection of design packages via the ‘apply for job’ button below.