Hospitality Interior Designer

Job description / Role

Our client is a leading global design, architecture and planning firm who are seeking a Hospitality Interior Designer to join their expanding team;

The firm are currently seeking an Interior Designer with a strong background in hospitality projects and a passion for design. In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and design leadership on a variety of exciting projects across the MENA region.

Responsibilities include:
- An integral part of the design team, leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible.
- Guides skill development of junior designers.
- Contributes to and reinforces the “team effort” method of producing design projects.
- Takes responsibility for implementing approved briefing approach.
- Prepares the design analysis and research.
- Leads project meetings at discretion of Design Manager.
- Solves complex design problems through schematic design and design development.
- Oversees the preparation of graphic materials for presentation to client.
- Researches and recommends appropriate systems, materials and finishes.
- Present design schemes and documents to the client with the Design Manager.
- Oversees the design development package for production.
- Works with Technical coordinator and technical team to ensure design intent is accurately interpreted in documents.
- With Design Manager, liaises as necessary with client on issues of design.
- Developing strategic planning, conceptual designs, design development, and production.
- Perform interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents.
- Provides design support for completion and execution of design projects.
- Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents.
- Participates in selection of FF&E colour palettes & material presentations, and generate specifications.
- Participation in business development effort.
- Participate in exciting design and research projects and bring a new perspective to what we do for our clients.
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Requirements

- 5+ year’s professional experience including proven track record of contributing to the design of hospitality interiors projects.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design.
- Strong planning abilities and have the ability to mentor team members, offer guidance and leadership.
- Strong skills in client relationship management and presentation.
- Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team.
- Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and other 3D computer design programs. Understanding of REVIT is a plus.
- Proficient in Creative Adobe Suite applications specifically InDesign.
- Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials and specifications.
- Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
- Strong organizations skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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