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SPACE is seeking a project designer to join its team in Hampshire, UK.

We require a project designer (mid-weight to senior level) to work with internal and external stakeholders to provide creative designs in line with client’s brief and budget; build strong working relationships with clients and suppliers. We are looking for a talented and passionate creative to
work within a dynamic team, support line manager, mentor junior designers and contribute to creative innovative brainstorm sessions.

Role and responsibilities

Role:

• transforming briefs into exciting concepts to ensure prospective clients are suitably impressed and consequently contributing to winning jobs
• develop initial ideas, research key information and discuss requirements with client and design team
• develop presentations of design concepts using mood boards imagery, 3D and 2D elements to an advanced level utilising a variety of software design packages in line with client brief and budget
• produce quality CAD drawings to include in presentations to support concept designs
• pitch design concepts to client and wider team
• attend meetings with clients, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and site
• survey sites in detail with supporting photographic records and clear dimensions take offs
• prepare developed briefs for visualisers on projects to produce rendered presentations
• work closely with project finance team to establish and keep track of costs
• develop supporting finishes and furniture schedules along with keeping them up to date throughout the project
• proactiveness in supporting team and line manager in evolving design processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and communication
• have strong knowledge of new products including finishes, fittings, lighting, furniture, and styling
• maintain industry knowledge and act as company expert on emerging design trends and cultures and communicating this to the design team and wider group

Personal:

• exceptional design skills
• strong affinity for concepts and pitching presentations to client
• an engaging and positive manner, someone people will want to work with
• confidence in taking projects from concept through to completion
• must be results-driven, problem solver, self-motivated and have a professional and efficient manner that promotes the company and enhances its reputation
• develop strong working relationships for the benefit of the company
• build strong working relationships with suppliers and clients
• mentor and supervise junior designers

Planning and organisation:

• ability to work in a timely manner
• ability to manage multiple projects throughout their whole lifecycle with the support of line manager
• ability to work under pressure, managing conflicting deadlines and work quickly whilst maintain attention to detail with the support of line manager
• adopting a flexible approach to workload whilst demonstrating a willingness to take on additional work

Role requirements

Qualifications:

• minimum of six years’ experience working in the industry
• minimum of two years’ experience working in workplace design and build preferred
• minimum of bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture (or equivalent experience)
• proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite

Experience

Design:

• strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design work, including both conceptual and technical designs
• excellent creativity, attention to detail, and visual storytelling skills
• passion for design, innovation, and creative problem solving
• proven experience of pitching, creating creative concept design proposals, finishes boards and presentation documents
• professional and effective verbal and visual presentation skills
• successful track record in winning tenders including working on preparation and forming part of presentation team
• excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and externally with clients and supplier chain
• previous experience of taking briefing documents and research that enable full scheme development
• strong visual and graphic understanding
• experience of undertaking building surveys
• good knowledge of construction drawings, detailed drawings and schedules
• up to date knowledge of materials and current design trends
• knowledge of project timescales and phases to ensure effective liaising to keep project on track from start to completion
• solid understanding of furniture solutions, product knowledge as well as professional contacts with suppliers
• working knowledge of current Building Regulations and statutory requirements
• experience of working on projects of 10,000 sq. ft plus within commercial sector
• full driving license and a willingness to travel as required

Teamwork:

• ability to work well as an individual, as part of a design (and wider) team, with clients and contractors
• ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• comfortable managing a hectic and varied workload at times to meet deadlines
• ability to take initiative in offering support and assistance to the design (and wider) team

Skills and software knowledge:

• ACAD – essential to a level where no current training is required
• InDesign – essential to a level where no current training is required
• Microsoft Office – essential to a level where no current training is required
• SketchUp – essential to a level where no current training is required
• Photoshop – essential to a level where no current training is required
• Illustrator – essential to a level where no current training is required
• Vectorworks – beneficial
• ability to hand sketch and or visualise designs beneficial

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