London, UK
Senior designer
at Michael Anastassiades
Michael Anastassiades Studio is looking for a senior designer to join its team in London.
Michael Anastassiades Studio is an award winning, internationally recognised design studio that has collaborated with various brands (Flos, Molteni, Herman Miller, Cassina, B&B Italia, etc.) and institutions world-wide (V&A Musuem, MAK Vienna, ICA Milano, MOMA New York, etc.) With a focus on external collaborations in various expressions of typologies and mediums, the studio is also tied to the Michael Anstassiades brand, which is well known for creating contemporary decorative lighting and objects of the highest quality. Both the Studio and Brand have enjoyed tremendous success in the last few years and is in a period of fast growth. We are seeking a senior designer to contribute to that growth through a sensitive and capable individual who is deeply in line with our design ethos.
Location: five days per week at 50 Rochester, London. It might be requested to work from the studio premises at 115 Old Street, London from time to time.
Working hours: 9am – 6pm
Reporting to: founder and head of design
The candidate
The successful candidate will be able to show their strong technical skills and design sensibility through examples of past work that pertains specifically to product design. The successful candidate’s education or experience in design will have prepared the candidate to be able to autonomously ideate design concepts and solutions, innovating in both form and function on a world-class level. A self-starter attitude is must have as you will be tasked with creating work from scratch, under the direction of the founder, Michael Anastassiades and the head of design. Aside from possessing a comprehensive set of skills, the successful candidate should also demonstrate their ability to sensitively work in a studio environment where an understanding of how to design for others is key.
Skills and experience:
- proven ability to develop a design from conceptual form through to manufacturing
- strong technical skills, comprehensive CAD with good 2D and 3D modelling (Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) with a specific skill set aimed at model making and conceptual packages
- a strong understanding of design aesthetic as well as a keen oversight of the design world, at large
- a relevant degree in design, or experience in professional product design
- four plus years’ of relevant work experience
- a high-energy, can-do attitude that is able to work collaboratively and independently. Understanding the complex nature of bring ideas to the fore and making them a reality
To express your interest in this role please submit your CV, covering letter, portfolio in PDF format (no larger than 4MB) and salary expectations with the subject title as ‘Senior designer’ via the apply for job button below.