Interior Architect Designer at Gemona West Design Studio

General Description

The position reports directly to the Creative Director. S/he is responsible for assisting and providing support to the Creative Director, and possibly several department staff members. Must be available for overtime or off hours as needed, regular working hours are 8:30a.m. to 4: 30p.m on weekdays.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide assistance in the creation of preliminary plans and design concepts.
• Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance to clients’ needs.
• Provide input in creation of design concept statements.
• Render designs.
• Perform market research work in a bid to understand trends and likes of customers.
• Order samples from vendors and handle presentations creation activities.
• Assist with sample selections, hand sketches, drawings, schedules and boards.
• Create specifications manuals such as room layouts.
• Provide design, clerical and administrative support to interior designers.
• Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations.
• Manage design libraries of resources and maintain files and binders.
• Assist with marketing developments and associated activities.
• Take minutes at client’s meetings and recording.
• Assist Lead Designer in developing design concepts and space plans.
• Provide support in creating sourcing materials and CAD plans for various projects.
• Act as a bridge between interior designers and project team.
• Assist in handling communication with clients through telephones, emails and official letters.
• Assist with installations, coordinate deliveries and handle post installation follow up activities.
• Client management (during the design and design development stages).
• Generating development concept drawings for contractors.
• Generating furniture shop drawings.
• Liaising with contractors during the concept design and development stages to ensure that designs are implemented correctly.

Skills and Attributes

• Must be prepared to respond to multi-task job schedule for daily routine.
• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively gather and disseminate information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word, AUTOCAD, Photoshop or other design tools.
• Must maintain professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquette

Education & Work Exp. Requirements

• BSc./Masters in a Creative and Designs related discipline.
• 4 – 6 years experience in similar position