Designer required to join a well-established design practise in Hertford. The company work on a range of innovative and creative design solutions for a range of projects within the hospitality, commercial and leisure industries. Due to continuous growth and exciting projects lined up for the future, they require an experienced Designer to join their team.
The successful applicant will have a good background working on interior design projects including FF&E and have strong proficiency in AutoCAD. Our client is keen for their next employee to be an imaginative designer who can integrate their ideas into their portfolio of upcoming and current projects. Knowledge on finishes and specifications, experience in hotel design, space planning and practical cost/technical aspects of construction are key.
Designer Position Overview
- Involvement in selection of products and suppliers.
- Involvement in creating colour schemes and also assisting Design Director with routine tasks during preparation of presentation formats - i.e.: scanning, mounting images, organising and preparing fabric finishes, sticking down boards, colour rendering etc.
- Creating & formalising purchasing manuals to include all relevant information, with illustration and including rub tests, FR status, pattern repeats, dimensions, industry standards etc.
- Attending meetings when required.
- General project administration as required.
- Taking part in rep. meetings.
- Assisting Project Directors in snagging completed works and issuing snag lists.
- Developing sketch proposals and sketch visuals.
- Producing CAD layout drawings, elevations and detail drawings.
- Carrying out site surveys where applicable.
- Working closely with our Design Director and the controlling project manager.
Designer Position Requirements
- Relevant qualification relating to design / architecture
- Around 5 years' experience in a similar Design role - ideally working within the Commercial sector
- FF&E experience
- AutoCAD proficiency is essential
- Experience within the Commercial Sector is Essential
- Experience within the Hospitality sector is Advantageous
- A background working on interior projects
- Ideally a portfolio which can display your creativity and design flair
- Commutable distance to Hereford
Designer Position Remuneration
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday includes bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Additional benefits to be discussed
- Working 9am - 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday in the office in Hertford and Fridays from home
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