Mid-Level Interior Designer

Mid -Level Interior Designer:

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years proven work experience (Contactable references).

2. Must be able to work both independently and with 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.

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