London, UK
Mid-weight interior designer
at Mia Karlsson Interior Design
Mia Karlsson Interior Design is hiring a mid-weight interior designer to join its team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a midweight or senior interior designer to join our Highgate based studio for a period of 12 months, with potential for the role to become a full-time position.
This role will suit a highly skilled, creative, self-motivated and disciplined designer who is a team player and is used to managing their own high-end residential projects. The interior designer will be expected to take the lead on projects from concept to completion, as well as supporting the creative director on projects. This is a client facing role where the designer will also be a regular presence on-site during construction, so they must enjoy this collaborative aspect of the role. We require an in-depth knowledge of FF&E and extensive experience working with UK clients.
The primary responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- to manage selected projects from concept to completion
- to assist the creative director where necessary by creating detailed technical specifications and drawings, including but not limited to general floor plans, kitchens, bathrooms, bespoke joinery and architectural details
- ensuring the design meets the brief and is delivered to the agreed timelines and within budget
- research, prepare and present high-quality design proposals including but not limited to concepts, mood boards, room layouts and material boards
- liaise competently and confidently with clients to communicate ideas effectively
- liaise competently with building contractors, architects and project managers
- to monitor the time spent on each project against the allocated timelines
- preparation of complete tender and construction interior design packages
- manage FF&E research, sourcing, specification, procurement and supply processes
- use BIID knowledge hub to keep up to date with the UK interior design industry by completing regular CPD courses
- to maintain current knowledge and interest in trends and materials, techniques and other developments in interior design
- to attend regular networking opportunities to improve skills and current design knowledge
Experience and qualifications:
- relevant interior design experience preferably with interior architecture experience
- minimum of six years’ professional experience (minimum four years UK based)
- experienced in liaising competently with clients and communicating ideas quickly and efficiently
- have a solid understanding of interior design process and stages –specifically the RIBA/BIID design stages
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Canva experience or knowledge is ideal but not required
- understand the complexities of design and finishing details
- excellent research and sourcing skills
- ability to apply a sense of style to create aesthetically pleasing interiors
- strong visual design skills, including proportion and aesthetics
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to understand the complexities of design and finishing details
- good understanding of building codes and inspection regulations related to interiors
- awareness of client budgets and proven experience of designing accordingly
- be able to manage projects and procurement of FF&E
- be able to manage time efficiently and work to tight deadlines
Personal attributes and other requirements:
- ability to stay calm and focused while managing multiple ongoing projects
- self-driven, proactive, systematic, well organised and detail oriented
- exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate concepts and ideas to clients
- creative flair and passion for new and exciting design concepts
- efficient verbal and written communication skills
- collaborative team player
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