Interior Designers

Qualifications:

1. 7 years plus proven industry work experience (Contactable references).

2. Must be able to work both independently and be able to manage a team.

3. Candidate should be creative and have an eye for design and detail.

4. Must be able to work under pressure with quick turnover times.

5. Must have restaurant design experience

6. Be able to adapt quickly to the work environment

Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualization and Design Development:

o Good understanding of all phases of a project from concept to completion.

o Develop and compile design presentations with relevant software.

o Produce technical drawings, joinery and details.

o Excellent understanding of construction and joinery details.

o Familiar with local building codes and regulations.

o Good problem-solving skills in coming up with design solutions.

o Procurement experience with a good understanding of FF&E and materials a

plus.

o Keep up with local trends and available materials and construction methods.

2. Project management:

o Attend design meetings and actively keep track and partake in site

discussions.

o Be willing and able to lead design meetings with contractors where needed.

o Good understanding of project timelines and budgets and ensuring all design

decisions are in line to deliver projects on time and within budget while

maintaining high quality standards.

o Liaise with external design teams and other associated organisations or

companies.

o Need to be available to travel and work weekends and overtime, when

required.

3. Client engagement:

o Serve as a support role with client correspondence. Actively listening to their

needs, preferences, and feedback and incorporating it into the design.

o Present design proposals and recommendations addressing client concerns

and incorporating feedback to ensure alignment with project objectives.

o Attend meetings with clients and actively taking notes in support to the team

lead.

4. Leadership and Mentorship:

o Provide guidance to junior designers to ensure a collaborative team

environment.

Desirable

1. Experience in restaurant/hospitality/residential design would be an advantage.

2. Roll out experience a plus.

Technical skills:

- Proficient in Sketch Up, AutoCAD and Photoshop

- Rendering programs Enscape or similar

- Proficient in PowerPoint presentations

- Excel spreadsheets for budget purposes