Interior Designer/Architect at Gemona West Design Studio

General Description

• The position reports directly to the Lead Designer.
• He/She is responsible for assisting and providing support to the Lead Designer, the Senior Designers, and possibly several department staff members.
• Must be available for overtime or off hours as needed, regular working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. on weekdays.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide assistance in the creation of design concepts, sketches, floor plans, elevations and mood boards
• Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance with clients’ needs
• Provide input in the creation of design concept statements
• Carry out 3D Renders for designs
• Perform market research work in a bid to understand trends and likes of customers
• Order samples from vendors and handle presentations creation activities
• Create specifications manuals such as room layouts
• Provide design, clerical and administrative support to the senior designers
• Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations
• Manage design libraries of resources and maintain files and binders
• Generating furniture shop drawings
• Going out to source material finishes and fabrics from local vendors
• Assist with marketing developments and associated activities
• Take minutes and make recordings at client meetings
• Provide support in creating sourcing materials and CAD plans for various projects
• Act as a bridge between interior designers and the project team
•  Assist in handling communication with clients through telephones, emails and official letters
•  Assist with installations, coordinate deliveries and handle post-installation follow-ups
• Client management (during the design and design development stages)
• Generating development concept drawings for contractors
• Liaising with contractors during the concept design and development stages to ensure that designs are implemented correctly
• Carrying out quality checks of finished products with vendors

Education & Work Exp. Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters in a Creative Design, Architectural design, Interior design or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar position

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, Revit, AUTOCAD, Photoshop or other design tools
• Must maintain a professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquett