Senior Interior Designer / Space Planner - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group in Sandton is seeking an experienced Space Planner and Interior Designer to lead space planning, design concepts and project coordination across client real-estate projects.

You will translate briefs, produce 3D visuals (Revit) and detailed drawings, source materials, manage vendors, and ensure on-time delivery through site visits, meetings and handovers. Based in Gauteng, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in space planning or related roles.
• 3+ years in interior design experience.
• 2+ years in project management or coordination.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client briefs and present design concepts.
• Create 3D visuals and Revit models for approvals.
• Produce detailed working drawings and shop-fit specs.
• Source materials and furniture and liaise with suppliers.
• Coordinate with project team, consultants and contractors.
• Conduct site visits, snagging and quality checks.

Skills

Space planning

Project management

Interior design

Vendor liaison

Education

Interior Design & Space Planning qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Purpose

Strategic planning and design of all our clients real-estate nationwide.

Space Projections:

Quarterly / bi-yearly meetings with Company heads (for relevant space allocated. Ramp up projections on growth projections and required space to meet the relevant needs. Tracking, maintaining and flagging growth throughout their portfolio Blocking and stacking when required to resolve any unexpected growth.

Design:

Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client (with the assigned project manager) Presenting conceptual layout, design & 3D's(Revit work) and preparing of PowerPoint presentations where required Detailed design and working drawings for project hand over (Shop fitting, finishes, detailed drawings, demolition etc.) Sourcing materials, products and furniture and specifying Dealing with suppliers when sourcing or designing new Design input and co-collaboration with Project team throughout project process – revisions, changes, site meetings, contractor meetings, development meetings, regular site Final snagging on design items

Client follow up / project review with client after hand over. Assisting incoming external tenants with design, costing and setup in their new space.

Project Management on moves:

Costing of projects Review & sign off of all Junior costs and layouts Site review and pre move walks to ensure what is on plan is as per drawings Regional site visits for bigger projects. Move documentations to be compiled and communicated in times provided Move communications to move coordinator Liaising, discussion and planning relevant move with contractors (move planning and schedule) Site snagging (to assist Jr's where required) Site visits to regional buildings for bigger projects. Managing Junior workload, quality of work and accuracy of output Change management Financial management Managing up to 10 trades per move or project. Liaising with regional building coordinators when moves take place.

Admin:

Compiling costs based on quote Managing jobcard SLA's logged on Planon Managing filing in OneDrive to comprise of all relevant documentation for each reference number i.e. approvals, quotes, invoices etc. Managing incoming requests for stock and processing orders when required Managing teams OneDrive filing to comprise of all relevant documentation for each RFC Coordinating any invoice queries from Project admin Coordinating any order number queries Monthly & bi-annual documentation for business – growth reflections, occupied workstations, patterns of growth per business, etc. Managing and delegating workload between Space planning team. Occupied workstation report Advising on change to charge outs following moves Conducting and providing support doing ergonomic assessments for all the clients staff. Update and communicate all cost center changes after moves. Update all changes on Live drawings after moves. Scoping of existing tenant offices to assess furniture stock for relocation purposes.

Branding and signage:

Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client for branding and signage projects. Liaising with suppliers and contractors. Obtaining quotes. Site visits with suppliers prior to installations

Qualification & Work Experience

Relevant qualification in interior Design & Space Planning Minimum of 5 years' experience in space planning Minimum of 3 years in interior designing Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management

Technical Skills or Knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit