Interior Designer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Form Design Consultants Ltd

Description

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Job Purpose:

To lead colleagues in providing workplace design services for clients of Form Design Consultants. The role holds responsibility for leading projects and Business Development.


Experience:


Responsibilities:


Projects

• Project running, resource and review for jobs of all sizes
• Agree scope of design service, fee, outline programme and resource with Managing Director/Director
• Prepare a list of deliverables, resource plan and programme to share with the team
• Carry out interim project reviews and update Project Progress log
• Provide support and guidance on the project drawing packages
• Support Directors with coordination of the project design team

Colleagues

• Demonstrate a respect for others' needs and the studio environment
• Support and challenge the team to design the most creative and practical design solutions
• Hold weekly meetings with the team to discuss workload and any other business, ensuring everyone has adequate support to achieve project deadlines
• Mentor designers and senior designers on appropriate protocols and procedures, inclusive of site visits, minutes and correspondence
• Educate and enforce company procedures and protocols alongside professional and contractual matters
• Health & Safety, Contract Administration etc.
• General support and mentoring of designers to contribute to their career development

Business

• To represent the Business professionally, in the full spirit of the Company ethos
• To participate in developing and maintaining Form office environments in line with protocols
• To support and contribute to Marketing and Business Development initiatives
• Support Managing Director/Director in preparing bids and submissions
• Update Design Management Project Trackers
• Promote and lead Form's strategic teams (one or more of Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing, Health & Safety, Technology, Accessibility & Inclusion)
• Performing other reasonable duties and/or projects as directed by line manager

Qualifications & Knowledge:

• Industry recognised diploma or degree in Interior Design
• CDM 2015 Principal Designer

Skills:

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently
• Full proficiency in AutoCADLT and drafting skills
• Computer literate in AutoCADLT, Sketchup, PhotoShop, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Understanding of the designer's role in the coordination and integration of project information and management
• Excellent job running and project management skills
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Services Design, Structural Design and other associated professions
• Excellent sketching ability hand and computer drafting
• Experienced team manager
• Ability to take initiative in providing direction and instruction
• Ability to produce and provide presentations internally and externally
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working, and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
• Selfmotivation, ability to take responsibility and work on own initiative
• Contribute to the learning and development of others
• Excellent spatial awareness, imagination and creativity
• Knowledge of Statutory Regulations, in particular, Building Warrants and Planning
• Ability to identify the correct personnel for each project/task and delegate as required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £40,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Interior Design: 5 years (required)

• Project management: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
One location