London, UK
Interior designer/interior architect
at Dorin & Coppel
Dorin & Coppel is hiring an interior designer/interior architect to join its team in London.
Dorin & Coppel has an opening for an experienced interior designer/interior architect to join its award winning firm in London.
Dorin & Coppel is looking for an interior designer/interior architect to join our vibrant Notting Hill design studio. The position involves working on the design of refurbishment projects in London and internationally within an interior, architectural and management role at Dorin & Coppel. Excellent working conditions within our Notting Hill studio and an above-average salary is offered as part of this position based on experience levels.
The design role requires a candidate able to work on the full spectrum of interior and primarily residential renovation based work; from concept design, detail design, production of tender packages and specification of works, assistance with submission of planning and building control applications, assistance with contractor administration, assistance with onsite project management of refurbishment works, client presentations and working within a small team of designers, architects and interior designers on each given project. The candidate should have excellent written and spoken English skills to work well with clients and the design team.
The role requires a dynamic self-motivated individual able to work on all elements of a project whilst coordinating with a small team of designers and reporting to directors. Ideal candidate is able to lead interior design elements directly with private clients and specially for high end residential schemes.
The position available is open to a hard-working individual looking for an exciting opportunity within a growing yet small scale design-focused team, working closely with the directors of the business, our clients and a team of designers.
Experience working on high end refurbishment projects in London is required. Technical skill in joinery drawings, electrical layouts, and strong experience on UK based refurbishments is preferred.
Interior design skills with selection of materials, furniture, lighting, production of design schedules and strong knowledge of suppliers is very much preferred.
The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience
Design and presentation skills
Excellent conceptual design, design presentation, communication and client presentation skills are essential. Ability to present the works of Dorin & Coppel to current and prospective clients in a professional and engaging manner.
Technical drawing
Strong technical design skills for producing technical interior detail drawings, interior based tender packages and ability to produce specification of works. Ability to produce proposals for both small and medium-sized refurbishment and extension projects and also residential, commercial proposal is required.
Computer software skills
AutoCAD skills are essential, with 3D Sketchup / Lumion preferred. InDesign and Photoshop skills are preferred. Ability to work in Excel for project management related works.
Legislation
The ability to submit planning applications and building control applications within the UK is preferred.
Project/design management
Strong on-site experience on UK projects and knowledge of UK planning, building control and listed building regulations is preferred.
Experience:
- four plus years’ of experience on high-end UK refurbishment work is preferred. Should be commercially aware, with the ability to work within budgets and to tight deadlines
- should be aware of all UK based regulations including, planning, building control, health and safety, contracts and appointments
- the ideal candidate should have designed and delivered residential projects in the UK with four plus years of experience
- UK experience of directing project from feasibility through to contract administration and completion
- experience of working directly with the clients, consultants and contractors
- strong technical detailing skills preferred
- experience in all aspects of the design process from conceptual design, documentation, on-site and completion
- must have a full UK working visa or full working permits.
Management:
- run projects directly with clients as interior architect and overseen by directors and review/progress meetings
- produce and submit planning applications (whilst overseen by our architect) is preferred
- produce interior joinery and elevation detailing residential/commercial projects, work with engineers, M&E consultants to implement design
- work with clients directly from initial concept through to completion
- lead design meetings with suppliers and manufacturers and help make design decisions where appropriate
- attend regular reviews with directors and report any issues regarding programme/budget as soon as they arise
- assist the directors with regular site reviews during construction
- attend design team meetings with contractors and consultants and make informed decisions to ensure the design is fit for purpose
Other:
- the successful candidate must be able to work on all elements of the job from concept design to project completion
- very well organised individual who can work to tight deadlines, budgets and deliver on both architectural work and project management works
Language and written skills
The successful candidate should have an excellent level of written and spoken English, which is essential for this position.
Salary to be discussed depending on experience level. All applicants should hold a relevant permit for working in the UK. Dorin & Coppel are an equal opportunities employer.
All applicants for this position are asked to apply via email / via the advert online. No agencies