London, UK
Senior associate
at Customs Bureau
Customs Bureau is seeking a senior associate to join its team in London.
Founded in London by Shida Salehi in 2022, Customs Bureau creates spaces that have an emphasis on human connection; they are emotive, atmospheric and are deeply seeded in the client’s brand and location.
The studio’s holistic design approach results in unparalleled services ranging from supporting early-stage sustainability initiatives to harnessing its in-house specialists in textiles, industrial and product design, exclusive to Customs Bureau. Each project is conceptually driven and makes a statement with an emphasis on the end-to-end consumer journey.
From our headquarters in London to our design studios in New York, Customs Bureau seeks to actively reshape the hospitality experience by understanding the future of travel and leisure.
In every instance, Shida and her team approach the guest experience with a philosophy of curation and care, tapping into the emotional sensibilities and paying close attention to the sensorial qualities of the space. Each detail from spatial to texture is a microcosm of the location and the customs they imbue.
Responsibilities
Concept:
- responsible for the development of concept design through planning, sketching and rendering
- responsible for the selection of directional images and finishes
Schematic:
- acquire and coordinate samples from vendors
- formulation of furniture boards
- further develop concept design with sketches, thumbnails, plans and the creation of specialty finishes
- refine finish selections
Design development:
- flush out and refine the approved design language into buildable drawings
- assist in any information the spec. department may require
- review and implement design specifications with the spec. department, re: FF&E, hardware, plumbing and architectural finishes
- coordinate with outside project consultants such as lighting, MEP, Structural, Signage, kitchen consultants etc. as necessary to complete a well coordinated project
Construction documentation:
- work with project management in the development of specialty custom built items
- develop a complete drawing package, including detailing, elevations and plans as per Customs Bureau standards
- compilation and finalisation of all FF&E pieces with sufficient information to pass through to the specification department
- develop drawing package including full design intent of all millwork and custom furniture as per Customs Bureau standards
- continue coordination with outside project consultants such as lighting, MEP, Structural, Signage, kitchen consultants etc. as necessary to complete a well coordinated project
- review and implement necessary changes and additions with the spec. department, re: FF&E, hardware, plumbing and architectural finishes
Construction administration:
- provide sufficient information when requested by the project management team in the development of budgets
- answer vendor/contractor’s questions
- review shop drawings and submittals
- provide site clarifications when necessary
Skills and qualifications:
- a bachelor’s degree, masters preferred (or international equivalent) in a related field of design – interior design, architecture, industrial design, fashion design, etc.
- accredited architect with eight plus years’ hospitality experience
- adequate knowledge of the interior design profession
- Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, SketchUp and black and white hand rendering skills are necessary for the position
- additional 3D software skills are an asset
- strong verbal and written communication skills
Applications
Please submit your resume and portfolio via the apply for job button below.
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Mandatory requirement: it is an essential requirement that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK when applying for this position.