Reporting to – Co-Founder
Position – HOD Design
Job brief
Hone your craft at a right‑sized organization, large enough to undertake monumental projects, but small enough that your individual contribution moves the needle. From ideation and creation through project completion, as a member of Design Studio, you will be part of the seamless synergy between our right‑brained artisans and left‑brained technologists.
What you get to be part of
Inspiring Work, Tight‑Knit Team, Passionate and Driven Ingenious Minds, Creative and Technical to the Core. Amazing workspace designs & lots of fun :-)
Design ability
- Develops design concepts and produces Layouts based on client needs.
- Meets with clients to program the project requirements.
- Takes accurate as‑built measurements for developing floor plans and elevations.
- Create design concepts and digital presentations with finish selections, furnishings, and fixtures.
- Presents design concepts and takes detailed notes to address customer requests.
Problem‑solving skills
Must address challenges, such as construction delays and the high cost or sudden unavailability of selected materials, while keeping the project on time and within budget.
- Familiarity with all phases of projects, potential issues, and proven history to produce projects
- Knowledge of industry construction costs and material costs
- Basic ability to prepare furniture cost estimates
- Creative eye for detail in preparation of design presentation materials
Creativity
Need to be imaginative in selecting furnishings and fabrics and in creating spaces that serve the client’s needs and fit the client’s lifestyle.
- Creativity and imagination
- An eye for design, including color, and good 3D awareness
- The ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others
- Good drawing and IT skills
- An interest in changing trends in design.
Detail oriented
Need to be precise in measuring interior spaces and making drawings, so that furniture and furnishings will fit correctly and create the appropriate environment.
- Working to a brief, which details what the space will be used for
- Inspecting and surveying buildings
- Researching and drawing up rough plans
- Developing detailed designs and choosing materials
- Supervising the work as it is carried out.
Visualization
Strong sense of proportion and visual awareness, to understand how pieces of a design will fit together to create the intended interior environment.
- Conceptualize and sketch design plans.
- Determine cost of completion and project requirements in the budgeting phase.
- Set a timeline for the completion of an interior design project.
- Source materials and products included in plans.
- Inspire design after completion to determine whether client goals have been met.
Interpersonal skills
Able to communicate effectively with clients and others.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and self‑starter
- Programming abilities to extract information and produce reports
- Collaborate with the cross functional Team and get the work done.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture
- 10+ years of experience in workspace projects
- 8+ years experience with Revit experience desired, BIM360. Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus
- Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes specific to core and shell architecture & workspace projects is required.
- Experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.
- Essential knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.