London, UK
Senior interior architect/designer
at Studio Ashby
Studio Ashby is seeking a senior interior architect/designer to join its team in London.
About Studio Ashby
Sophie Ashby founded her interior design and creative direction practice, Studio Ashby Ltd, in 2014 at the age of 25. Before branching out on her own, Sophie learnt her trade working for two very different interior design practices. Her first position, as an apprentice to Victoria Fairfax, a brilliantly talented, classical interior designer is where Sophie garnered her love antiques, understanding of colour and sense of proportion. Sophie then went on to head up the interiors team at the small, creative agency Spring & Mercer where she had the opportunity to develop her own, unique, sense of style and learn about the wider responsibilities of running projects.
Studio Ashby creates spaces with a unique identity. Our aim is to bring authenticity to each project, not only in the selection of furniture, lighting and art but in its use of a natural palette of materials and textures. Unswayed by the passing dictates of fashion, we draw on our love of antiques, colour, contemporary ‘world art’, modernist furniture, photography and our latest discoveries to deliver an eclectic richness to each interior.
What we’re looking for…
Role and responsibilities:
- experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion on site
- schedules and technical Vectorworks drawings
- experience in working with contractors and making sure the design and quality are executed as per specifications and of highest standard
- writing client fee proposals
- pitching and presenting experience
- creating full project costing schedules and budgets
- produce all drawings and tender packages, including all create mood boards/layout plans, attend meetings and present concepts to clients
- coordinate all aspects of FF&E from scheduling to installation.
- high level of space planning
- sourcing and procuring bespoke joinery and FF&E design, including technical drawings to be issued to suppliers
- manage and check information produced by sub-contractors.
- manage a small team
- conducting site meetings with suppliers, contractors and project manager
The ideal candidate must have:
- a degree or equivalent in interior design
- at least 10-15 years post-graduate experience in the luxury residential sector
- full proficiency using Vectorworks, Adobe Creative suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- understanding of project programs and deadlines
- financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
- good supplier and product knowledge, including FF&E and finishes
- high standard of technical understanding, and broad knowledge of materiality
- the ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative
- strong leadership and management skills
- excellent presentation and client facing skills
- reliable, focused, confident and articulate and detail-oriented
- proactive, open to feedback, with boundless amounts of positive energy
- fluent in spoken and written English. Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written