Designer

WATG; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WATG, un leader mondial dans la conception de destinations et d'hospitalité, recherche un Designer pour son bureau de Londres. Vous travaillerez au développement de projets variés, en fournissant un support essentiel aux équipes de projet et en contribuant à la production de dessins et de présentations. Le candidat idéal a un diplôme pertinent et une expérience dans des projets de petite à moyenne taille, avec des compétences techniques en divers outils de design.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en Architecture, Design d'Intérieur ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience dans la conception de projets de petite à moyenne taille.
• Compétences en travail d'équipe et gestion de priorités.

Responsibilities

• Prépare et modifie les dessins de production lors du développement du design.
• Assiste à la recherche de produits et à la spécification des meubles et couleurs.
• Contribue aux présentations aux clients et aux documents de conception.

Skills

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Technical expertise in design tools

Sketching

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Related field degree

Job description

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WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring a Designer for our office in London.

ROLE

The Designer provides the project team with essential design and/or technical support and shadows intermediate and senior staff when developing project designs and completing various phases of the project. The Designer assists in preparing and updating drawings, presentations, and graphics; producing CAD design and sketching, furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E) specifications and sourcing; furnishing, fabrication of color and material boards; model making; and provides administration support to the Studio. The Designer receives detailed instructions on the tasks required and the expected results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modifies and prepares production drawings during design development phase
• Assists with sourcing and product research
• Supplies furnishing and color and FF&E specifications when preparing material boards
• Updates design documents and drawings, rendered plans, and section elevations
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into the projects
• Assists with concept presentations and prepares graphics and design drawings
• Builds models for client and project team review
• Participates in team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent
• Supports client presentations
• Compiles data and performs fundamental design computations
• May maintain and organize the design library
• Coordinates with outside vendors
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service
• Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Developing professional with experience designing small-to-mid-size projects
• Technical expertise in Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools
• Sketching skills required
• Ability to work in a team environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

*Please include a copy of your CV and portfolio to be considered for this position.