I am working with one of my favourite studios in their search for an ID Designer to join their London Hospitality team. You will need to have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in all facets of design including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments along with a passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design.
As the Designer responsibilities include helping to deliver all aspects of a specific project from concept to completion. A good level of verbal and written abilities is required for the position as it involves communicating with clients and other project team consultants, however you will be supported in this task by the Directors and Associates and Senior Project Designers.
Key Responsibilities
Design Creative Management
• Alongside the project team, develop the creative vision for the project
• Help in 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. The role is to develop the details of the design through material research.
Design Project Management
• Assist the project team in the development of projects from conception to completion, including meeting all standard phases and relevant documentation.
• Ensure co-ordination with the FF&E team on all aspects of a project.
• Represent the Client to contractors and suppliers.
Design Documentation
• Assist the project team with communicating and managing the design development process with clients.
• Help coordinate 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 standards are executed within all design documentation with a very high level of accuracy.
• Produce detail documentation at a high level of detail (1:10 1:5 1:2) and to set standards.
Skills
• Good 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 3D Studio Max and Rhino is advantageous.
• Experience with Revit and BIM procedures, specifically
• Navigating federated Revit models to understand design status
• Producing drawings (plans, elevations) from model for internal review
• Coordinating with external BIM consultants
Abilities
• Problem solver/creative solutions.
• Eye for colour and materials.
• Strong technical and construction knowledge.
• Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team