London, UK
Senior interior designer
at Mokka Design
Mokka Design has an opportunity for a senior interior designer to join its team in London or Wimbledon, UK.
Mokka design is is a high-end interior design studio based in Wimbledon. We work on super prime residential projects within the UK and internationally. We pride ourselves on creativity and attention to detail, and creating bespoke solutions for our clients. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects and will be an integral part of the team. We are currently working on projects in London, Ibiza, Capetown, Atlanta and Dubai and looking for a senior designer to join our busy team.
Role and responsibilities:
- participate in all stages of the design process from concept to completion, reporting to the directors across multiple UK and International projects
- lead the creative development of concepts, FF&E design and space planning to the highest level
- inspire and motivate the design team, overseeing middleweight and junior designers across projects
- prepare and develop presentations for client meetings, with assistance from more junior members of the team
- co-ordinate and oversee project documentation such as schedules, specifications and design intent packages are being produced to a high quality
- monitoring the daily tasks of mid-weight and junior designers and ensuring that all administrative records are being completed thoroughly and company standards are being met
- provide regular updates to the directors
- conduct site visits and liaise with trades, managing information provided by suppliers and subcontractors
- put together costings and budgets with financial understanding
- lead the procurement process
- manage project programmes under the direction of the directors, with assistance from mid-weight and junior designers, ensuring a seamless project delivery
- liaise with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors
Knowledge and skills:
- must have minimum five years of professional experience in a design studio and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level in the residential sector
- relevant interior design/interior architecture qualification
- they should be fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp and in-design with strong project management and organisational skills
- proficient in Estimac and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of the FF&E procurement process
- candidate should have on site experience and knowledge of liaising with architects, contractors and suppliers
- ability to interface with clients, hold their own and interpret and deliver their requirements
- vast knowledge of FF&E suppliers, products and finishes
- works well under pressure with an aptitude for multi-tasking and efficiency
- an eye for detail and a meticulous approach
Qualities:
- pro-active, conscientious and highly organised
- a strong team player, who is flexible and enthusiastic
- able to demonstrate good leadership skills and develop other more junior members of the team
- exceptional communication skills
- approachable, positive and professional, with the ability to develop relationships with clients and suppliers
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