Brighton, UK
Midweight interior designer
at Park Grove Design
Park Grove Design is seeking a midweight interior designer to join its team in Brighton, UK.
About the role
Award-winning interior design consultants, Park Grove, are seeking an experienced interior designer to become an integral members of our team and join us in our Brighton based studio. We are initially looking for a freelance designer with a possible view to turn into a full time position in the future.
We are looking for an interior designer with high levels of creativity, enthusiasm, confidence and excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate should be proficient at working independently and collaboratively within a team.
Our commercial project sectors include residential developments, luxury retirement living, student accommodation, high-end care, private healthcare facilities, F&B and hospitality.
If you are an experienced designer ready to contribute to our legacy, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- creating and developing design concepts, creating initial design ideas, conceptual frameworks, acquiring key information about potential projects and delivering all phases as per project contract requirements
- understanding and proficiency in managing client needs
- developing design concepts and narrative following client/operator brief
- working closely with the design team throughout all project stages and on-site as required
- leading team coordination/ensuring that everyone is aligned with the design vision, deliverables, project programmes, etc.
- preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans and schemes using Vectorworks
- sourcing products, for example FF&E, decoration and dressing and providing samples for clients
- preparing specifications, material boards and production of drawings
- considering materials and costs according to set budgets and reviewing quotes from suppliers
- producing ‘sample’ or ‘mood’ boards for the projects
- using EstiPC to price and procure FF&E
- quality control of drawings and specifications for ensuring that the final design meets high-quality standards
- establish and monitor flow of projects and resources at team level
- preparing and monitoring project/resource programme and ensuring to highlight any potential risks or delays
- preparing minutes of meetings to record all discussions and issue as necessary
- coordinating with suppliers and having a knowledgeable grasp of technical details and requirements
- working closely with project managers to establish costs and work schedules on projects where required
- working with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space and with manufacturers and contractors when required in a specific phase
- mentoring, training and leading junior and intermediate designers if required
Qualifications and experience:
- bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture or equivalent
- five plus years’ design experience of management of multiple project and resources
- extensive knowledge and experience in designing interior spaces for various projects
- an understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques
- advanced presentation skills including presenting to the client/operator/project stakeholders
- good understanding of technical design, including drawings and specifications
- able to handle situations with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests and of meeting both project and statutory requirements
- a high level of commercial awareness
- excellent leadership, communication, organisational, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills