Senior Interior Designer - Avaani Design

Job Description

• The role of a Senior Interior Designer is integral to the success of our interior design projects.

Responsibilities: We’ll count on you

• Lead the design process from initial concept development to final execution
• Manage and mentor a team of Junior Designer and Drafters, providing guidance and feedback throughout the design process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design team, engineers, contractors, and vendors
• Create detailed furniture plans, elevations, RCPs, and other technical drawings
• Review and approve proposals, purchase orders, and shop drawings
• Develop design documentation including shop drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and tradespeople to ensure adherence design intent and company quality standards are seamless
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve any design-related issues that may arise
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and design team
• Attend shopping visits to select materials, finishes, furnishings, and furnishes
• Oversee the production of high-quality design visuals and presentations that effectively communicate the proposed design direction
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new materials, regulations, codes, and emerging technologies to continually enhance design capabilities

Qualification Required & Experience

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
• 5-7 years experience in residential Interior Design and project management
• High level of knowledge of the interior design market and FF&E
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft office
• Proficient in related design software, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Sketch Up
• Knowledge of furniture specifications
• Willingness to travel

Requirements:

• Developed, bespoke, and innovative design sense
• Strong understanding of construction process
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Consistently poised and timely customer service

Required Traits

• High sense of responsibility and good teamwork spirit
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and self-starter
• Flexible, able to pivot between competing responsibilities

Location: Accra