London, UK
Freelance interior designer
at Anamo Design Studio
Anamo Design Studio is hiring a freelance interior designer for F&B/hospitality to join its team in London.
We are looking for a strong freelance interior designer to join its F&B/hospitality team for a twelve-month contract. The team delivers high-end F&B and hospitality interior fit-out projects, working on the feasibility, concept, and delivery of projects with varying scales and budgets internationally.
The successful candidate will be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about exceptional design. They will play a key role within the hospitality interiors team, as the practice is expanding in this sector. Willingness to grow, learn and develop will be key for this role.
Candidates should have degree-level qualifications in design and over four to five years’ experience of working on high-end F&B/hospitality projects in the UK. Whilst the successful candidate would be supported by the senior team, they must be able to manage a varying workload across multiple projects to meet client deadlines. Communication is key and the role requires fluent spoken and written English.
Key responsibilities:
- a creative approach to all project aspects
- create mood boards and 2D/3D design presentations, assist in the development of tender proposals
- order and collate samples for projects, create finish boards
- collaborate efficiently with both the junior and senior designers in the team, with a problem-solving mindset
- attend site surveys and client meetings as appropriate
- compile working drawings (AutoCAD plans, elevations, joinery details) and specifications (finishes and furniture) with the support of the project team
- manage a varying workload across multiple projects to meet client deadlines and expectations
- work closely with the project team and report to the senior designers and design director
Skills and experience:
- a degree in interior design or interior architecture
- four to five years’ experience of working on F&B/hospitality projects in the UK
- incredible AutoCAD and technical skills
- excellent knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- amazing 3D skills using SketchUp
- great knowledge of FF&E sourcing
- excellent communication and presentation skills
- great conceptual abilities and freehand drawing skills
- show strong signs of self-management and able to be proactive without guidance
- have a full understanding of project processes from concept, design development through to site implementation
- proven experience working with fabricators and specialist suppliers and manufacturers to design and procure bespoke products and finishes
- working knowledge of building regulations, British Standards and other relevant statutory legislation
- proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile where necessary
This is an amazing opportunity to join a fast-growing design start-up for a twelve-month contract. The role will be based at our studio in London, with opportunities to work from home one day per week (usually on Fridays). The applicant must have the legal right to work in the UK.
If you wish to become part of our fantastic team, please submit your CV with examples of your work in PDF format or via web link, together with your salary expectations via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
Applications without hospitality (bar and restaurant) experience or that do not contain a portfolio of projects will not be considered.