Blueprint is looking for a creative, talented Architect / Interior designer to design beautiful, functional spaces for commercial clients. The ideal candidate for our interior designer position is a team player that is effective at collaborating with colleagues and partners but is also self-motivated and able to complete work to deadlines with minimal supervision. A visual portfolio of past projects is a definite plus for the interior designer candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients and set project schedules.
- Understand clients' needs and the needs of the people using the space to develop design concepts and establish final briefs.
- Consider materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiate project fees.
- Conduct feasibility studies for projects.
- Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project.
- Produce mood boards to present to clients.
- Source products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and provide samples for clients.
- Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Survey buildings.
- Work in a team with other designers.
- Supervise work at the design stage and on-site.
- Establish costs and work schedules to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors.
- Identify new business and sell services to potential clients.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Required Bachelor / Master degree in Interiors & Architecture.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Interior Designing preferably with Interiors / Fit-out Industry.
- Preferred candidates with extensive knowledge in commercial design and have proven experience in retail / F&B projects.
- A high level of technical knowledge, including CAD and model-making skills.
- Good drawing skills, including perspective drawing and spatial awareness.
- Creativity and imagination and artistic flair.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to write briefs, promote and explain ideas, and build relationships with clients.
- An awareness of building and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of the wider construction and design industries.
- Project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
- Good negotiating and management skills.
- The ability to work in a team with other professionals.
- Business, finance and marketing skills.
Personal Skills:
- Creativity, imagination and artistic flair.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Good color sense and an eye for detail.
- Aptitude for illustration and technical drawing.
- Demonstrate flexibility in their approach to task.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Candidates must have leadership skills and take ownership of their work.