Job Description
Company Description
With over 20 years experience as FF&E specialists, JK. Interiors work on a wide variety of hospitality interiors projects, ranging from sourcing FFE and redesigning and refurbishing branded hotels, to managing the design and procurement for luxury boutique properties, cruise ships, and trains. We have worked globally, from New Zealand, to Venice and Paris, and back to London and the UK. We offer an entirely bespoke hospitality interior design solution which is tailored to individual clients needs.
We provide a fully integrated design and procurement service This may include concept design, specification design and project management, purchasing and value engineering. Alternatively, we can offer clients a stand-alone procurement or interior design and design management service, where we would work in close collaboration with their existing contractors and designers.
Summary of position
JK. Interiors Ltd is looking for a mid-weight Interior Designer to join our small but busy studio on a
full-time basis. The studio is located in a rural setting in Reigate, Surrey, close to Gatwick Airport.
This person will be responsible for providing primary support to the Senior Design team and
taking lead on projects when required.
The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry and previous
experience working on hospitality projects. The candidate should have a very strong understanding of project administration, financials and logistics, and should be proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop and MS office packages including MS Excel.
Job responsibilities
• Support the senior team in delivering both small and large scale hospitality projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are completed within deadline/budget, and in accordance with the client brief
• Develop FF&E schemes and schedules
• Develop furniture layouts, elevations and visuals
· Produce coordinated drawing package relevant to project
• Develop detailed project estimates in conjunction with the procurement team
• Dealing with external stakeholders to coordinate project process (for instance, lighting designers, engineers etc)
• Assist with the procurement process including pricing, tenders, placing orders, administration of invoicing.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships and communication channels with suppliers, clients and contractors.
• Coordination of logistics during procurement process
• Organise and manage a timely and efficient on-site installation
• Assist with organising post-installation snagging requirements
• Maintain a clear understanding of project financials and budgets
Skills
• Attention to detail with a highly organised with a logical, methodical approach to work
• Naturally creative with a proactive, hands-on work ethic
• Demonstrate strong initiative whilst thriving within a collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Knowledge of Building Regulations 2010, Building Safety Act 2022, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• The ability to understand confidentiality and behave in a discrete manner to protect our clients
• Flexible and willing to support all aspects of the business as required
• Confident problem-solver, able to remain calm and pragmatic in high-pressure situations whilst thinking laterally to overcome obstacles
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Computer skills as previously mentioned.
Hours
9am-5pm Monday-Friday – Office based
Salary & Benefits
Salary dependent on experience
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme