Senior Designer
London
To be part of the G.A Group is to create design that inspires and positively influences those who experience it. We value creative thinking and encourage all our team to be restless in the drive to provide industry leading design solutions for all our clients. All members of our team must have the ability to translate innovative ideas into reality.
This role offers a high-level of responsibility representing the company to clients and our external network whilst contributing to the design development of projects.
The Senior Designer Project Manager will have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in all facets of design and design project management, including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments. A passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design is essential.
Working alongside the Associates and Senior Designer Project Managers, the Senior Designer is responsible for delivery of aspects/areas of a specific project from concept to completion. The role is to participate in the design process while overseeing more junior members of the team and contributing to an environment that produces high quality design output.
A high degree of verbal and written abilities are required for the position as it involves communicating with clients and other project team consultants, however they will be supported in this task by the Associates and Senior Designer Project Managers. An engaging and diplomatic manner is essential.
Responsibilities
Design Creative Management
• Alongside the project team, develop the creative vision for the project.
• Develop design research for projects, particularly during concept development. The task includes activities ranging from finding mood images for a particular design approach to establishing information about the specific site.
• Develop the materiality for projects alongside the FF&E team.
• Understand G.A’s stylistic design standards to ensure they are adhered to at all stages of a project.
Design Project Management
• Support the team in the development of projects from conception to completion, including all G.A standard phases and relevant documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, operators, consultants and contractors as required to ensure that all stages of a projects are completed to a high standard.
• Attend client presentations as required.
• Ensure that the team work efficiently by managing your workload and delegating appropriate tasks to designers.
• Ensure co-ordination with the FF&E team on all aspects of a project.
• Support the Directors and Associates with drawing up pitch documents as required.
• Represent GA to clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor Designers by providing them with guidance on how to interact with clients, customers, vendors and contractors.
Design Documentation
• Assist the design team with communicating and managing the design development process with clients.
• Assist with all design and construction documentation, including presentations, drawing packages, specifications and schedules, while ensuring close collaboration between the ID and FF&E teams.
• Ensure that GA standards are executed within all design documentation with a very high level of accuracy.
• Support the design team in maintaining the standard for all project management documentation, including periodically reviewing.
Team Responsibilities
• Provide experienced technical and design direction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Designers.
• Be aware of Employee Handbook policies and communicate any concerns to the Directors and HR.
• Ensure compliances with health and safety requirements.
Skills
High level of AutoCAD is essential.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Good knowledge of Sketch-Up.
Strong free-hand sketching skills.
Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, 3D Studio Max and Rhino is advantageous.
Abilities
Problem solver/creative solutions.
Eye for colour and materials.
Strong technical and construction knowledge.
Strong managerial skills.
Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
Work well independently as well as part of a team.