London, UK
Mid-weight interior designer
at Yoo
Yoo Worldwide is seeking a mid-weight interior designer to join its team in London.
YOO is an interior concept, branding and lifestyle company with a dedicated design studio who work with some of the world’s biggest names in the design, development and construction industry.
YOO is currently recruiting an experienced mid-weight FFE and interior designer to join our team in the London studio. The role is fast paced and part of a dynamic creative studio. We are looking for a highly creative, energetic and motivated designer with a desire to grow and develop in a unique versatile creative environment.
YOO offers fantastic opportunities of innovation and captivating work within a great studio environment and we pride ourselves on working with some of the very best clients in the industry.
Key aspects:
- develop and execute high standard concept, development design and FF&E packages for projects ensuring deliverables are on programme and budget
- managing all stages of the project to ensure on time delivery and addressing issues when they arise
- maintain the line of communication with the client’s project manager, creative team, architects and suppliers
- prepare presentations with guidance from the design director
- work as part of the design team on ongoing projects as required by the design director
- coordinate and liaise with suppliers and client appointed procurement companies to ensure that all specifications are being met to the best possible quality
- assist installation with the client team, ensuring that all FF&E, accessories and styling requirements are met
- maintain and develop existing supplier and manufacturer relationships
- style and oversee the photography of completed projects
Desired skills and experience:
- the candidate must be able to work in the UK
- fluency in spoken and written English
- extensive experience of four plus years’ working in interiors in workplace design or office fit out projects
- high standard of technical understanding, coupled with a broad and detailed FFE and materiality knowledge
- working knowledge of relevant building regulations for workplace design
- experience of working on CAT B fit out projects in the UK
- ability to produce test fit layouts for workplace projects at speed for client presentations under guidance from the design director
- advanced level of industry standard software Vectorworks, Adobe CS and Excel is a must
- AutoCAD would be beneficial but not essential
- strong proactive and organisational skills to effectively manage project timelines
- passionate about FFE trends and have great insight into contemporary design language and current trends in the workplace interiors market
- lead by example and can work in a team as well as on your own initiative, successfully delivering multiple projects when necessary
- demonstrate professional conduct with clients, managers and team members
Please submit your portfolio, CV and cover letter via the apply for job button below. The cover letter must outline your work experience and your suitability for the position by addressing the points in the person specification.
Salary dependent on experience.