Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 5 years proven work experience (Contactable references).
2. Must be able to work both independently and with a team.
3. Candidate should be creative and have an eye for design and detail.
4. Must be able to work under pressure with quick turnover times.
Responsibilities:
1. Conceptualization and Design Development:
- Good understanding of all phases of a project from concept to completion.
- Develop and compile design presentations with relevant software.
- Produce technical drawings, joinery and details.
- Excellent understanding of construction and joinery details.
- Familiar with local building codes and regulations.
- Good problem-solving skills in coming up with design solutions.
- Procurement experience with a good understanding of FF&E and materials a
- Keep up with local trends and available materials and construction methods.
- Attend design meetings and actively keep track and partake in site
- Be willing and able to lead design meetings with contractors where needed.
- Good understanding of project timelines and budgets and ensuring all design
maintaining high quality standards.
- Liaise with external design teams and other associated organisations or
- Need to be available to travel and work weekends and overtime, when
3. Client engagement:
- Serve as a support role with client correspondence. Actively listening to their
- Present design proposals and recommendations addressing client concerns
- Attend meetings with clients and actively taking notes in support to the team
4. Leadership and Mentorship:
- Provide guidance to junior designers to ensure a collaborative team
Desirable
1. Experience in restaurant/hospitality/residential design would be an advantage.
2. Roll out experience a plus.
Technical skills:
- Proficient in Sketch Up, AutoCAD and Photoshop
- Rendering programs Enscape or similar
- Proficient in PowerPoint presentations
- Excel spreadsheets for budget purposes
