Interior Design Coordinator

HighPoint; Alton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established design firm in Alton is looking for a Design Project Coordinator to support interior designers with production planning. The role requires on-site presence five days a week, coordinating various project elements and liaising with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates have project coordination experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and strong communication abilities. A vehicle is necessary due to the office's rural location.

Benefits

Free On Site Parking

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Christmas Eve off

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating projects, ideally in a production environment.
• Ability to resolve issues in a calm and pragmatic way.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Designers in all phases of the interior design projects.
• Prepare worksheets for Outworkers and manage fabric delivery.
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder relationship management

Strong communication skills

Job description

A great opportunity to join an established design business supporting a team of interior designs with all elements of production planning and project co-ordination.

The nature of the role requires the Design Project Coordinator to be based in the office 5 days a week and you must have use of your own vehicle.

The Design Project CoordinatorBenefits And Package

• 09.00am - 17.30pm (Monday to Friday)
• Free On Site Parking
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas Eve off
• Annual Bonus
  
  

The Design Project Coordinator Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Assist the Designers in all phases of the interior design projects including site visits and taking detailed measurements
• Prepare worksheets instructing Outworkers in the making up soft furnishings and other items
• Liaise, schedule and deliver all work going to and from Outworkers including delivery of fabrics and collection of finished items in own vehicle
• Manage scheduling of fitting days and delivery of work to site
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors and team members to ensure project success
• Oversee all aspects of sampling for the Designers and manage both the pattern book and brochure Design Libraries keeping them up to date
• Scheduling of Rep Days for suppliers to visit the studio to show their new products
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and support them in preparing Client Estimates and ordering as required
• General administrative duties to include managing new enquiries, answering the telephone, assisting with walk in customers and keeping the studio tidy
  
  

The Interior Design Project Coordinator Qualities

• Experience of co-ordinating projects, ideally in a production environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to set up and maintain schedules and specification sheets
• Ability to resolve issues in a calm and pragmatic way.
• Experience in building, nurturing and fostering relationships with Stakeholders
• Interior Design, property or construction sector desirable.
• Ability to work within a supportive team proactively managing workload and timelines
• Strong communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English
• Must have own transport as office is in a rural location.
  
  

Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.