Foster+Partners are currently seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join one of their Design studios. The ideal candidate will have hospitality experience in resorts, villas and residential interiors, ideally in international projects. You will be proficient in all aspects of interior design from concept design to FF&E, as well as fluency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit and the Adobe creative suite.

Responsibilities:

• To understand the design project 
• To prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design 
• To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team 
• To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development 
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies 
• To assist in reviewing drawings, mock ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors 
• To seek continuing professional development 
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required 
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards 

Qualities and Skills: Essential

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
• Have an Industry recognised diploma or degree in Interior design or Architecture
• Able to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Able to integrate design requirements with architecture
• Able to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• Able to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
• Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
• Able demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• Willingness to listen and learn from all members of the team
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Flexible attitude
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work effectively under pressure
• Must be proficient in Revit
• Able to use some of the following: Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Enscape, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign

Qualities and Skills: Desirable

• Understanding of the designer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management
• Understanding of the interoperability workflows between the various design tools throughout all the stages of a project
• Deep Understanding of materiality and FF&E
• Able to assist with the management of junior assistant designers on the team
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary office. Understanding the workflow in between different architectural relevant practices (architecture, landscape, lighting, furniture, signage etc)
• Engagement in different stages of design phases (concept – construction)