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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

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