Job Title: Interior Designer

Reporting to: Creative Director

Department: Design Direct

Working Relationship(s): All members of staff, Clients and Contractors

Travel: 20% (As the role demands)

Job Summary: This role is responsible for assisting the Creative Director in the delivery of design projects from start to finish.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

The key result areas of this role are:

1. Design

• Creative design development on client projects in areas of space design, selection of color schemes, window treatments, hardware, and lighting fixtures, carpet, artwork, paint, furniture, etc. in conjunction with the design team and the Creative Director

• Documenting client briefs to ensure that the design team has a clear understanding of the clients need

• Measurement of existing dimensions in project spaces

• Creation of Mood boards, sample boards and other presentation material

• Production of detailed interior layouts including technical drawings, specifications, and 3D presentations

• Material sourcing and selection for furniture, lights, decorations, and fittings

• Support roles in business management as well as client services

2. Client Support

• Meeting attendance and briefing of the Client relationship Officer

• Client support via email and telephone

• Follow up with client to ensure design specifications have been met

3. Project Management

• Supervision of site meetings

• Follow up on individual design projects

• Liaising with Project Manager throughout the project life cycle to ensure vision is delivered

• Reporting on project site progress

• Preparation of work plan for individual projects

• Preparation of regular (weekly) feedback report on individual projects

• Management of project themes of cost, quality and time

• Quality control in all areas of delivery to ensure that project vision is met

• Assist with management of project in terms of cost, quality and time

4. The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related field of study Specialist training in the above is also acceptable.

• A minimum of 4 years work experience post-NYSC.

• Proficiency in the use of design software such as Auto CAD, Autodesk Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and any of Sketchup, 3D Max, Lumion or other relevant 3D modelling software to create detailed interior design layouts and 3D Presentations.

• A strong grasp of space planning and design to generate the most value for projects.

• Ability to collaborate and work well within a team including all members of staff, clients and contractors.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time, people and project management skills, as well as a rudimentary knowledge of financial and budgetary management.