Middleweight Interior Architect - High end Residential
You will be somebody with a good technical understanding and an eye for interior design who can take responsibility, working independently or as part of a team.
Maybe you are an Architect looking to move over into a more design focused role
You will be highly organised with impeccable attention to detail a confident and dynamic person who can present and clearly articulate design schemes to clients as well as liaising with contractors, the wider design team and fabricators/suppliers
The ideal candidate must have:
A degree or equivalent in architecture / interior architecture
Five years post-graduate experience with a minimum of three years in the residential sector
Proficiency using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite
A strong background in interior design/architecture with a high standard of technical ability and broad knowledge of materiality
Experience working on all aspects of projects, through all stages of work, from concept to completion
Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written you must be fluent in spoken and written English
Role specifics:
Demonstrate technical awareness and a creative flair
An ability to inspire new ideas, bring original concepts to the studio
Display excellent presenting skills when it comes to leading client meetings and explaining the specification
Have impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Strong ability to produce detailed and accurate drawing packages, plans, sections, elevations and details including joinery packages for manufacturers and contractors.
Have financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness with an ability to value engineer schemes accordingly in line with the available client budget.
Effectively manage and communicate any changes to the client budget
Produce detailed kitchen and joinery plans you should display a detailed working knowledge of necessary clearances, internal and general layout to ensure that the kitchen is not only well designed but is also practical for everyday life
Produce detailed bathroom plans/elevations in addition to the design, you should demonstrate excellent working knowledge of appropriate materials to use from a practical perspective
Attend site visits meeting with clients, wider design team, suppliers and contractors
manage the project timeline and ensure information and materials are supplied to the main contractor in a timely manner to facilitate the smooth running of the project(s)
Demonstrate an ability to work across several projects simultaneously whilst managing your workload and meeting deadlines
Key information:
Benefits and fun bits
annual leave: 33 days a year, including bank holidays
hours of work: 9 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with one working from home day per week