Senior Designer/Lead Designer – 12-Month Maternity Cover (Hybrid)

Contract

Salary Guide: £32,000 – £42,000

Summary

A bespoke high-end residential studio is seeking a Senior Designer/Lead Designer for maternity cover with potential to go permanent for the right individual. Based in West-London, the studio is looking for a dynamic, imaginative, and proactive designer to take charge of the Interior & FF&E design phases of projects.

Job description:

• The successful person will play a pivotal role within a closely knit team, offering genuine support and guidance while also mentoring mid-weight and junior team members.
• Sophisticated and practical understanding of managing projects from their inception to final installation, in collaboration with the project leader.
• You will be an excellent communicator, client-facing and proactive.
• You will be able to align with the studio’s ethos and aesthetic of understated elegance and delightful design.
• This role would be for someone legally eligible to work in the UK.

Skills necessary:

• Hold a degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Possess a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of UK high-end residential interior design is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate a passion for FF&E, accompanied by extensive knowledge of suppliers, products, and finishes.
• Showcase a track record of successfully managing and delivering critical milestones across all project phases.
• Exhibit substantial experience in bespoke furniture design, with a portfolio to showcase this.
• Comprehend project schedules and deadlines, with financial acumen regarding project costs and management.
• Display a solid grasp of the procurement process, facilitating effective collaboration with their procurement team.
• Possess exceptional client management abilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional client management abilities.
• Have fluency in both spoken and written English.

About the company:

• An inspiring studio space, with team lunches twice a week and a friendly atmosphere to work in.
• The studio works with a wide scope of projects, spanning architecture, interior design, place-making, experience-building, and brand-creation.
• The studio offers a 4-day working week, and this position is studio based 3 days per week.

One last thing…

If you fit the criteria of the skills, characteristics and software knowledge for this exciting Senior Designer/Lead Designer role we’d love to hear from you. First, please attach your CV and portfolio. In addition, if you have a friend or colleague who you know is looking for a similar role; refer them over to us and take great advantage of our referral scheme – contact us for more info.

Rupert Staveley

Rupert has vast experience of Architectural and Interior Super Yacht design and a broad understanding of the design industry. He applies his knowledge and experience of successful design, to find the most talented designers and has a valuable understanding of what our clients want.

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