With the guidance of the Associate Director or others in the team, responsibilities will include design strategy, concept design and the production of detailed working drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively seek inspiration and references from sources outside of the business to support creative design solutions.
- Source reference and carry out research to illustrate a design direction to the clients, working with architects and graphic designers in the project team.
- Produce basic concept work using hand sketches or variety of digital and traditional media to a high standard.
- Assist in assembling presentations using a variety of digital and traditional media, particularly Adobe InDesign.
- Produce, under supervision, drawing packages for Schematic and Detail Stages.
- Source reference material and carry out research to ensure that materials and products are fit for purpose.
- Produce, under supervision, furniture and finishes schedules.
- Build knowledge of markets, our clients and their competitors.
- As directed, responsible for some basic project communication, including liaising with contractors, design & construction team and written communications.
- Assist with recording design team or site meetings either by minutes, letters, emails or file notes.
- Provide support to any more junior team members.
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Design related discipline.
- Experience working on Concept, Schematic and/or Detailed stage in Interior Design projects.
- Experience of large format environments would be beneficial.
- Creative thinker with quick concept communication skills.
- Ability to create a concept, from a brief (under direction where required).
- Ability to think through design problems and outstanding attention to detail.
- Advanced software skills, including both 2D and 3D software capabilities: Adobe Creative Suite, Autocad, SketchUp or an alternative 3D package such as Rhino. Revit would be beneficial.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of materials and their application.
- Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to communicate with suppliers.
- Team player with collaborative work ethic. Proactive and conscientious.
- Keen to learn and develop skills and a genuine interest in design.
