INTERIOR DESIGN ENGINEERS ๐๐๐๐๐๐ – ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ 2023
Interview Location: London
Work Location: Saudi Arabia
The senior interior designer will provide Interior Architecture and FF&E design direction and delivery
across multiple projects.
โข Someone who demonstrates, through every aspect of who they are, a passionate love of design,
art and beauty.
โข Someone who will work alongside the Directors and Associates at the highest level to lead
multiple and varied IA and FF&E projects, with the assistance of more junior members of the
team.
โข A confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, charming person who can hold their own with clients,
project consultant teams, suppliers, contractors, and fabricators.
โข Someone unafraid to take responsibility, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.
โข Good project leadership skills, including the ability to mentor more junior members of the team.
โข Someone with a proactive nature, great instincts, open to feedback, with boundless amounts of
positive energy.
The ideal candidate must have:
โข A degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture.
โข At least 6-7 years post-graduate experience Full proficiency using Vectorworks, Adobe Creative
Suite & Microsoft Suite.
โข A strong background in Interior Architecture, a high standard of technical ability and broad
knowledge of materiality.
โข A passion for FF&E with vast knowledge of suppliers, product and specialist finishes. Experience
in procurement.
โข Experience working on all aspects of projects, through all stages of work, from concept to
completion.
โข An understanding of project programs and deadlines.
โข Financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness.
โข An exceptional eye for scale and balance, detail and colour.
โข Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written. They must be
fluent in spoken and written English.
The role broken down:
Creative Direction
โข Lead the creative and conceptual stages of the projects.
โข Drive and inspire the design team, bring new ideas, helping to source new furniture, antiques and
art and bring original and fresh thoughts to the studio.
โข Design and develop beautiful bespoke furniture, including case pieces, upholstery, lighting and
joinery.
โข Present and sell concepts and design solutions to our Clients.
Design + Project Management
โข Provide strong project leadership and seamless service to our clients, with exceptional
communication throughout.
โข Deliver confident, experienced and skilled space planning, applying knowledge of the planning
process and building regulations where applicable.
โข Attend regular internal and external design team meetings and assist the designers on the
conceptual and technical side of the design process.
โข Produce all delivery drawings and specifications to a design intent package level.
Saudi Aramco: Company General Useโข Coordinate and oversee the projectโs documentation, ensuring comments and revisions are
always up to date.
โข Develop detailed specifications.
โข Support the Senior Management team in producing detailed project timelines with internal
milestones. Provide regular and timely updates and progress reports to the Directors and/or
Associates.
โข Manage and check information produced by consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers.
โข Respond effectively to complex questions and troubleshoot problems, whilst working and
switching between various projects.
โข Apply strategic thinking to projects. Forecast, identify, and communicate risks and brings ideas
and solutions to the table.
โข Close projects efficiently- support the project team on rectifying snags and wrapping up projects
us as quickly as possible.
Team Support
Support the Senior Management team by;
โข Contributing to setting the internal design standards and guidelines, ensure they are implemented
by the team.
โข Streamlining processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency.
โข Monitoring the project teamโs output, report back to Senior Management in a constructive
manner, highlighting successes and failures.
Oversee and Support Middleweight and Junior Designers across various projects by;
โข Mentoring, providing help and guidance on any design-based queries.
โข Redlining corrections, teaching the approved process, and ensuring procedures are followed.
โข Drive and constantly work towards improving the company and our staffโs work experience,
growth and studio culture.
โข Encourage and promote team spirit and motivation.