As a Creative Director with this top tier Design and Build office fit-out company you will be responsible for producing detailed design solutions on their highest profile design projects. You will be involved in the whole process from taking the clients brief and pitching through to the completion of the project on site.
Excellent pitching skills are a must along with the ability to really engage with clients and nurture that relationship throughout the process is key to repeat business. Being commercially minded and able to design within a budget and to tight time scales will be a huge asset to the team.
They strive to push the boundaries of their designs, expertly advise clients on the best workspace solutions for them and keep up to date on new industry standards and product developments. They are committed to investing in their people, who are the heart of everything they do.
Sounds a bit like very Design and Build business out there so far, doesn t it? What sets this company apart is their truly collaborative structure with a fantastic foundation to help develop each individual s abilities and careers within.
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend first appointments creating a positive first impression
* Accurately take the client s brief
* Complete architectural site surveys and building analysis
* Develop concept designs for the client, taking the client brief, brand identity, budget and timescales into consideration
* Maintain project timescales achieve deadlines
* Produce relevant storyboards, drawing, sketches, text and data for the pitch proposal
* Expertly present your designs to the client
* Successfully work with the client team to bring the concept design to life by selecting all finishes, agreeing layouts and design details
* Manage how design changes are communicated to the team
* Design to building control regulations
* Maintain the company s Carbon Emissions Strategies
* Overseeing the production of the technical design
* Assess, update and maintain all relevant design documentation
* Attend project meetings regularly checking that works comply with the signed off design
* Complete comprehensive snagging at the end of the project
* Contribute to the development of the studio work practices, improving team pipelines, workflows and developing your knowledge of the latest workplace practices
Key Skills:
* Previous Design and Build experience
* Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, InDesign, Adobe Suite
* Knowledge of Revit would be a bonus
If you would like to have an initial conversation please get in touch.