About Us
At the heart of Tom Dixon, we have a design and innovations studio working on the products, spaces and brands of tomorrow.
Design Research Studio works with a wide variety of global clients across products, interiors, architecture, graphics, branding and content all under the creative direction of Tom Dixon and Helene Bangsbo Andersen.
Rich in narrative, we nurture a fast-growing international portfolio that ranges from hospitality and retail to co–working spaces and monumental complexes. Linking into our network of design and manufacturing partners, our studio realises projects globally.
About the Role
Reporting into the Managing Director & Regional Heads of Sales this role will help us to:
• Design Tom Dixon global retail & exhibitions of tomorrow. By working on extraordinary design concepts, furthering the creative direction of the brand within retail & exhibitions.
• Successfully deliver design projects. By assisting our internal team and coordinating consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Research. Discover, realise, and encourage new and innovative ideas within the studio.
The main responsibilities include:
• Work closely with Heads of Design & Sales to understand & set the briefs & objectives for new Tom Dixon Retail and Exhibition projects.
• Manage the Retail and Exhibitions calendar to ensure projects are completed on budget, and within the set timeline.
• Develop innovative concept designs in response to internal briefs under guidance of the Managing Director & Regional Heads of Sales.
• Develop a good understanding of brand values, internal processes & working relations.
• Produce sketches & renders to describe & illustrate creative responses & direction.
• Prepare presentations including 3D, 2D, mock-ups and renderings for final approval.
• Produce CAD design intent drawings with a high level of technical detail & resolution.
• Create schedules including finishes, specifications, furniture & lighting.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, to ensure a clear, smooth and timely delivery of design from concept to installation.
• Maintain industry knowledge to stay relevant.
About yourself:
The ideal candidate brings a balance of creativity, technical design, and management. They will be able to work in a fast-paced truly modern design studio. We are looking for someone with:
• Minimum of three years within Interior Design professional practice with experience of working in Retail & Exhibition design.
• Considers the relationship between creativity and technical design as fluid and are able to confidently deliver a design vision through all project stages.
• Works with the following software: AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Is willing to take ownership for processes in our studio and in doing so help us reduce complexity and clarify our ways of working.
• Possess superb communication skills. Someone who naturally ignites rapport and inspires people at all levels
• Has a hands-on approach and is willing to take initiative to support & deliver extraordinary projects.
About the Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance some of the benefits we offer include:
• Company Bonus scheme
• Staff discount - 65% off Tom Dixon products and 25% discount in our restaurant
• Health care scheme, wellbeing support, employee assistance programme• • An extra day off for your birthday
• Perkbox, retail and gym discounts
• Social events and loads of free snacks in our kitchen
Our aim is to create a truly extraordinary workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.