Head of Design
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £50000 – £60000/annum
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Established over 30 years our client is a one stop shop for office furniture and design services and work with several well-known brands. Whether you are a large corporate company or a small business wanting a design for your 1st office they are there to help every step of the way.
As Head of Design, you will be joining a friendly, dynamic, and fun design team in a working environment that encourages you to be creative, imaginative, and innovative. This position offers an opportunity to be an integral part of a successful and ambitious team and to be supported in career growth with ongoing training and personal development
ABOUT THE ROLE
* You will be the 1st point of contact for all design related enquires, including overseeing all incoming projects through the sales teams, assessing, and distributing to the appropriate designer.
* Lead large-scale projects, including presenting and pitching to clients and producing tender responses.
* Report to the Sales Director with clear updates for the Design department including team progress, any issues, new solutions and ideas, etc.
* Work alongside all sales teams and designers to contribute to all project phases: site visits, building client relationships, brief taking, test fits, conceptual designs through to sign off and completion.
* Create programme, costing and scope for the design stages on a project.
* Hold weekly design meetings and oversee the team schedule and workload to ensure efficient use of time and completion of project deadlines, as well as managing prioritising of tasks.
* Mentoring and engaging all other designers within the team, encouraging creativity and
* Hold reviews and appraisals for all designers, including putting together personal development plans.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Interior Design.
* Skilled in computer graphic software including Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
* Have previous experience in leading teams and overseeing projects.
* Demonstrate an exceptional portfolio with excellent communication, graphic, and presentation skills to communicate design ideas, including ability to put together Design & Build documentation.
* Have a good understanding of FF&E, colour and material specification and development.
* Demonstrate an ability to work both independently as well as collectively on the creative and operational aspects of design projects.
* Be organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
* Professional design experience in workplace or similar commercial setting.
* Experience and proficiency in the use of pCon Planner.
* Experience in furniture specification and a sound knowledge of commercial manufacturers supplying the office interior market
More Information
- Address HP10, Wycombe Marsh, Buckinghamshire