Head of Design – ROLE NOW FILLED

Our client has grown to become an industry leading provider of workplace design, furniture, and interiors.
From consultation to interior design, project management to installation; the client covers it all and aim to be a one-stop solution to office workspace requirements.
The client is in the middle of an exciting period of growth and are looking for a talented and imaginative Head of Design who is skilled, hardworking and can demonstrate a passion for design to play a crucial part in helping us scale the business as we expand.

Day to Day Responsibilities: –

First point of contact for all design related queries, including overseeing all incoming projects through the sales teams, assessing, and distributing to the appropriate designer.

Leading 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 and completed actions on a monthly basis, 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.

Holding weekly design meetings and overseeing the team schedule and workload to ensure efficient use of time and completion of project deadlines, as well as managing prioritising of tasks. Ensure internal tasks are kept on top of and managed by all team members.

Mentoring and engaging all other designers within the team, encouraging creativity and collaboration, actively reviewing projects as a team.

Produce graphic presentations, including 3D renderings, for client presentations.

Guide the sales teams on finish selection and look & feel to meet client requirements, including proposing alternative solutions to meet budget and/or look & feel requirements.

Attend trade events, trade shows, CPD’s and supplier meetings where appropriate. Learn new insights, improve product knowledge, etc. to share with the rest of the team.

Hold reviews and appraisals for all designers, including putting together personal development plans.

The Must haves:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Interior Design.

Skilled in computer graphic software including Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.

Demonstrate 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.

Good understanding of FF&E, colour and material specification and development.

Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collectively on the creative and operational aspects of design projects.

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.