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Our client has become famed for designing and creating bespoke, luxury bathroom spaces, employing highly talented designers each individually hand drawing their designs and embracing the challenge of creating unique bathrooms that are tailored to individual needs. Their showroom in Hertfordshire is seeking a Junior Bathroom Designer to assist the senior designer with bathroom designs and to greet customers in the showroom. Full training will be provided.

You will need to be articulate, a good communicator, have further qualifications in design and be a creative ideas person with good problem solving skills. You will also need excellent hand drawing and sketching skills and be able to work under pressure.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com

This Interior Design practice works alongside private clients providing an individual, personal service ensuring an uncompromising high standard of design is met. Projects are mainly £4m+ properties within London often requiring considerable building work and gutting out. They are currently seeking an additional designer to assist the team who has experience of the architectural interior elements of residential projects and specification.

With a minimum of 3 years’ experience on high end residential projects you will need to be CAD literate (they use Vectorworks and SketchUp) and be good at detailing and scheduling. An excellent understanding and ability to liaise with suppliers for internal fixtures, fittings and furnishings including lighting, joinery and flooring will also be required and well-presented and confident in front of wealthy clients.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This Company family owned business specialises in the design and manufacture of both cabinet and upholstered furniture and operates in the middle to upper end of the market. As a customer focused business they are rightly proud of their heritage yet utilises and embraces contemporary business practices and solutions. In a dynamic and fast changing industry the company is both ambitious and focused on sustainable growth supported by a relevant and agile infrastructure and are currently looking to fill the key post of Head of Design and Development who will report directly to the CEO and is responsible for the design and development of all their ranges within the business.

They are looking for someone who is passionate and excited about their sector and who is able to demonstrate a proven track record in furniture design. With a keen eye for trends and the marketplace you will have strong concept and visualisation skills, able to sketch ideas by hand. Qualified to degree level in product or furniture design you should be able to show an awareness of both traditional and modern furniture construction methods with an inner confidence and an assertive approach to work.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

6 Month Contract 

This company are currently looking for a newly qualified designer to gain valuable knowledge and experience working in their showroom based in London. This is a 3000 sq.ft. studio, a unique space and resource centre for architects and interior designers which showcases over 300 of the latest products and innovations and provides inspiration, information and space to research. The team offer practical advice to architects, designers, developers and private individuals in the planning and designing of bathrooms and washrooms for any project from luxury hotels to offices and residential properties.

You will be gaining experience by assisting the Manager in general duties within the facility ensuring it has full cover rotation, assisting in the general day to day running of the showroom in order to maximise and increase awareness and usage of their facility, for both internal and external customers.

They are looking for a candidate who is logical and structured, thorough, tenacious, inquisitive has a good eye for detail and is personable. Their requirements include a recent graduate of Interior Design or related course, competent in Photoshop, strong knowledge of CAD and 3D Software and a genuine interest in bathroom design.

Please contact Anetta on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Client Advert

Our client is looking for an interior designer with a varied and interesting creative portfolio which contains some experience gained in reputable or international design company to join their fast growing company. They are currently working on projects in UK, Russia, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Europe.

Attributes:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Preferably having worked with a reputable or international design company
• University degree in either interior design or architecture
• Self-sufficient & motivated
• Someone who could regularly visit the sites & have enough knowledge to answer queries
• Technical skills in AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• A good understanding of materials, FF&E & overall design
• Someone who has managed or at least been a relevant part of various projects (ideally F&B) from start to finish would be a bonus… Has site experience and can pre-empt issues

If you want to progress and develop in the fast growing company who work with the world best Hotel groups, Restaurant brands and individual restaurants then this is a superb opportunity for you.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed & relevant experience they are waiting to hear from you!

Client Advert

The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities with a mission to establish themselves as a world leader in research and education and they are currently seeking an experienced FF&E project manager for their Estates department which plays a vital role in helping to achieve this goal by managing and growing the University’s land and property portfolio.

The role will involve managing a diverse range of projects including the specification and procurement of furniture for student residences, new office builds and space planning for existing departments through to common rooms/break-out room refurbishment for students and staff, classroom and lecture theatre upgrades.  The successful applicant will be involved with advising on colour schemes, room capacities, materials and equipment, and procuring furniture or equipment, sometimes in response to bespoke requests.

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of managing furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) projects along with a basic understanding of the construction industry.
• Experience of FF&E procurement and using the supply contract, particularly within the ‘contract furnishing’ sector.
• The ability to accurately define project requirements and assess the quality of proposals from manufacturers and suppliers.
• A history of prioritising competing demands to ensure projects are delivered on time, to plan and within agreed budgets.
• Competency in FF&E design standards, along with experience using the Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop to follow industry regulated health and safety and space management guidelines to produce layout drawings.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to explain technical information to multiple stakeholders, and to form strong working relationships with colleagues across the University.

In this busy and varied role you will be involved in interesting and challenging projects, from day to day revenue requirements up to major capital projects with a value up to approximately £2 million in both preconstruction and construction phases.

In early 2015, our client will be opening their first children’s’ entertainment centre in London. They are the world’s fastest growing global educational entertainment brand, with 15 locations in 12 countries and blend education with entertainment. In the 75,000Sq.ft child-size city, kids can independently visit over 60 exciting establishments including the Bank, Hospital, Post Office, Police Station, Fire Station, Airline, and Theatre. Each establishment offers a unique role play opportunity where kids learn financial literacy, careers, team work, independence, self-esteem and real-life skills.

They are currently recruiting to fill a 1 year fixed term contract for an Interior Designer who will be responsible for producing both eye catching and engaging graphics using 3D Max and Photoshop for the outer facades of the establishments as well as the interiors. The role will work alongside the procurement, operations and the content teams to maintain consistency, as well as liaising with the main company to ensure all designs are within brand guidelines.

As a graduate in interior design (or similar), you will need proven experience using 3D Max and Photoshop and two years’ experience in the creation of themed interiors such as hospitality, theatre, film or television. Experience of dealing with internal and external clients, partners and employees will be an advantage as would inventory management/control. You will also be creative with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiastic team player.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. 

Our client is based in North West London and specialises in the design and supply of exclusive contemporary kitchens for private clientele, developers and hoteliers. In collaboration with one of Italy’s' finest producers of contemporary kitchen furniture, working with a number of UK suppliers of premium branded appliances and specialist fabricators of various bespoke items, they require a Project Coordinator to manage the logistical element of the project post sale. This role requires confidence and quick thinking, an ability to work under pressure and converse on many levels, verbal and written, with all parties involved from the contractor to the end Client.

Advanced MS Excel skills and Mac knowledge are essential with drawing package skills an advantage. Ultimately the right candidate for this role will be comfortable being in charge of their role and have an eye for detail.

Day-to-day responsibilities include co-ordinating projects, managing the company’s logistical requirements, administering orders, assisting designers, scheduling and managing appointments and managing showroom and studio. 

Please contact Anetta on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. 

Our client covers all aspects of interior design for developers and the hospitality industry, from show homes, to bathrooms, kitchen and interior specification design for large scale developments, to hotel suites and apartments, including bathrooms and common areas. They are currently looking to recruit an Interior Designer to work across all areas of their business and can show some experience in the following areas:

FF&E. Ideally experience of interior specification for residential developments and technical ability to draw up designs, produce basic visuals for client, work on specification documents, some awareness of technical / architectural requirements.

Showhomes. You will be working on all elements of design from soft furnishings to architectural details, working on every stage of show homes, from design, ordering to installation, including shopping and styling for very specific briefs. Ability to work across several genres and styles, they design very specifically for their clients and do not operate on a house style level.

Requirements include a high level of computer literacy including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, creativity, interpersonal skills, organised, able to work in a busy demanding environment and hands on, each of the designers oversee everything on their jobs, from designing to installation, including styling and being on site to project manage their installations.

Please contact Anetta on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This leading design practise within the hotel and hospitality marketplace are currently looking for a talented and creative senior interior designer with a good work ethic, a sharp mind and an awareness of current trends to join their busy and vibrant team. They are also looking for a more junior interior designer with strong CAD skills and looking to take on a more responsible role. These are full-time positions working in a lively studio within a Grade 2 listed building in Hertfordshire. There are good train links to both Liverpool Street and Kings Cross.

Candidates must have proven experience in all areas of the hotel and/or leisure sector, with an understanding of materials and detail as well as technical expertise. For the more senior role they must be adept in all stages of the design process, from concept and presentation to detailing and technical design drawing and for both, competent on AutoCAD. Other core skills include good time-management skills to meet multiple deadlines and experience in construction and bespoke detailing, knowledge of SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop would be advantageous.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.