Associate Designer at SpaceFinish Africa

Job Summary

• The associate designer will support the lead in assisting in concept development, design research, and presentations
• Producing drawings, renderings, and technical documents using software like AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to refine designs Ensuring designs align with building codes, zoning regulations, and sustainability standards
• Contributing to project coordination, material selection, and construction documentation

Principal Duties / Responsibilities
Design:

• Assist in developing design concepts, mood boards, and presentations.
• Support space planning, furniture layouts, and interior detailing.
• Select materials, finishes, furniture, and accessories per project requirements.
• Prepare drawings, 3D renderings, and presentations using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to source materials and furniture.
• Assist in project documentation, including FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) schedules and specifications.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project installations.
• Ensure design execution aligns with the client's vision and project goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and sustainability practices
• Oversee decisions regarding overall design creation and development
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary collaborations as well as brainstorming sessions
• Review, evaluate and modify designs to suit authority requirements and meet design intentions

Qualifications and Experience

• B,sc in Architecture minimum. Masters is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years in a similar capacity

Skills and Competenct Requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Illustrator or other design programs
• Experience working with BIM
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project Management skills

Other behavioural competency requirements:

• Fosters team spirit and collaboration, encourages and creates mechanisms for sharing of expertise
• Championing results orientation and excellence
• Foster a culture that values creativity, innovation, and an openness to diverse perspectives
• Delivers effective presentations and speeches, either prepared or extemporaneous, to internal and external audiences on behalf of the organisation.
• Handles complex on-the-spot questions (e.g. from the public and other stakeholders)
• Able to effectively allocate responsibilities to others and provide direction..