London, UK
Mid-weight designer
at Superfutures
Superfutures is seeking a mid-weight designer to join its team in London.
We are Superfutures an award-winning, multidisciplinary design and branding studio. We specialise in creating multi-sensory designs for hotels and resorts, restaurants, bars and workspaces worldwide. We have designed for an extensive range of clients across various industry sectors throughout UK, US, Canada, UAE, Hong Kong and Europe. We believe that design has a major role in shaping the community and future culture.
Roles and responsibilities:
- working as an all-rounder you will be producing detailed drawings as well as FF&E schedules
- covering all stages of the design process from concept through to installation and completion
- sourcing and procuring FF&E items including fabrics and hardware specification
- writing and coordinating detailed specifications, including budgeting and schedules
- using technical and creative skills to contribute towards interior design concepts and drawing packages
- working individually and proactively or as a collaborative team
- reporting to the associate and senior designers
- working to grow junior designers, mentoring and leading
- visiting site and liaising with suppliers and contractors
- maintaining great client relationships with strong communication skills
- develop initial concept design in response to a client or internal brief together with the creative director and creative lead
- work together with the team ensuring the delivery of the project from concept through to completion meets all expectations set out by the client
- develop project presentation/pitch and storyboard
- produce conceptual sketches to describe and illustrate creative responses
- production of schematic and technical detailed drawing package, including an understanding of relevant schedules and specifications
- ownership of created documentation
- source/research materials or products to support responses
- ensure company protocol is fully understood and adhered to, and internal working relation is maintained
- attend and assist in client meetings, presentations, briefings and workshops
- strong understanding of project schedule and timeline
- organise and keep track of project files, drawing issues, correspondence etc
- understanding and implementation of office manuals, typical studio templates, project folder structures etc
Skills and experience:
- exceptional eye for great innovative design
- three-plus years of experience
- great knowledge of FF&E including supplies
- a good understanding of the entire design process
- proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and SketchUp (V-Ray or Enscape would be ideal)
- a passion for all facets of design and creation
- knowledge of the design tends and industry suppliers
- a great attitude and team player mindset
- high quality graphic and representation
- ability to perform practical work in relation to design, such as models and prototypes
What we offer:
- a salary of £35,000 to £45,000
- a collaborative environment that encourages progression and development
- 20 days annual leave
- 23 days annual leave from third year
- 25 days annual leave from fifth year
- regular social events and ‘cultural calendar’
- possibility to work on bank holidays and incorporate this time into granted annual leave
- Christmas team trip
Please apply via the apply for job button below.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000