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- Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules.
- Understanding clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs.
- Conducting feasibility studies for projects.
- Researching and gathering information and photographs relating to the project.
- Producing 'sample' or 'mood' boards for presentation to clients.
- Sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients.
- Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Surveying buildings.
- Working in a team with other designers.
- Supervising work at the design stage and on site.
- Working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors.
- Identifying new business and selling services to potential clients.
- Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry.
- Understand a brief and participate in design submission to meet the Clients requirement and win new projects.
- Participate in design events, meet suppliers and network with the design industry.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Architecture Engineering or fine Arts.
- 2-5 years' experience in retail design.
- Software experience in Revit, CAD, 3DMAX, Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop & Office.
- Ability to document projects from concept to completion and participate in design and selection of finishes in collaboration with the design team.
