Kristina Zanic Consultants is seeking experienced Senior Interior Designers to join their new studio in London.

The firm’s projects span across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with particular focus on five-star luxury hospitality and high-end residential projects.

Project Types:

• Hospitality (hotels and F&B)
• Private residences and residential developments
• Office spaces
• Retail locations, e.g. malls, shops, cafes, forecourts
• Leisure spaces, e.g. cinema, recreation complexes

Responsibilities:

• Creating and developing design concepts, creating initial design ideas, conceptual frameworks acquiring key information about potential projects and delivering all phases as per project contract requirements
• Understanding and proficiency in managing client needs
• Developing design concepts and narrative following client/operator brief
• Working closely with seniors and the design team throughout all project stages and on-site as required
• Leading team coordination/ensuring that everyone is aligned with the design vision, deliverables, project programs, etc.
• Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) and/or BIM or other relevant software
• Sourcing products, for example FF&E, decoration and dressing and providing samples for clients
• Preparing specifications and material boards and production of drawings
• Considering materials and costs according to set budgets and reviewing quotes from suppliers
• Producing ‘sample’ or ‘mood’ boards for the projects
• Using FF&E specifications on DOTstudio or other related FF&E software
• Quality control of drawings and specifications for ensuring that the final design meets high-quality standards
• Establish and monitor flow of projects, man-power, CAD, BIM and 3D resources at team level
• Preparing and monitoring project/resource program and ensuring to highlight any potential risks or delays
• Preparing minutes of meetings to record all discussions and issue it to the client within three working days prior to the approval of the DD
• Coordinating with key stakeholders throughout all project phases
• Coordinating with suppliers and having a knowledgeable grasp of technical details and requirements
• Working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on projects where required
• Working with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space and with manufacturers and contractors when required in a specific phase
• Mentoring, training and leading junior and intermediate designers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture or equivalent
• A proven record of success in a senior interior designer level
• Eight-plus years’ design experience of management of multiple project and resources
• Extensive knowledge and experience in designing interior spaces for various projects, including hospitality, high-end residential and F&B design
• An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques
• Advance presentation skills including presenting to the client/operator/project stakeholders
• Good understanding of technical design, including drawings and specifications
• Able to handle situations with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting interests and of meeting both project and statutory requirements
• A very high level of commercial awareness
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills