Description
We are seeking a Mid-Weight Designer to join our team at Soho House in London.
As a Mid-Weight Designer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality project design deliverables from concept generation to both FF&E specification and construction documents. You will work on one large or multiple smaller projects simultaneously, overseen by the Senior Designer/Lead Designer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality project design deliverables from concept phase to construction packages
- Work closely with the project team to ensure efficient design management processes and implementation initiatives
- Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met, with the overview of Senior/Lead Designer where appropriate
- Create project schedules, design drawings, and facilitate the prototype process by liaising between the design team and suppliers
- Manage the project timetable and interior design budget, working closely with the Procurement Agent to ensure smooth delivery of projects
- Maintain the integrity of agreed design solutions by taking responsibility for design development and project progression
- Undertake ongoing reviews of subsequent stages with input from Lead Designer & Design Director for key project stages
- Assign project hours to Harvest on a daily basis
Team Management:
- Monitor resources on projects
- Help maintain a positive and happy work environment
Standards/Project Running:
- Ensure projects follow office standards and help keep standards up-to-date with project information and administration
Project Responsibilities:
Stage 1: Initial Concept
- Familiarize yourself with internal project programme, deadlines, and budget
- Take responsibility for overall concept direction with Senior Designer/Lead Designer oversight
- Organize regular reviews with Lead Designer/Design Director
Stage 2: Detailed Concept
- Create final layout plans, ensuring client/operational requirements are met
- Develop FF&E proposals and schedules, reviewed by Senior Designer/Lead Designer
- Review FF&E Budget with Procurement Manager
Stage 3: Detailed Design Package
- Create Tender Packages
- Liaise with Project Design Team to ensure coordination between drawings
- Participate in V.E Workshops
- Liaise with Procurement Manager to ensure understanding of Design Intent
- Manage RFI's
- Create construction drawings
- Collate and coordinate Workshop Drawings with Senior Designer/Lead Designer oversight
- Organize prototype development and reviews with Lead Designer/Design Director oversight
Stage 4: Site Attendance
- Attend site meetings
- Attend Design Team Meetings
- Coordinate delivery/installation with Procurement Team
Stage 5: Installation & Handover
- Manage and coordinate site installation
- Create detailed and user-friendly Handover documents
- Responsible for snagging and follow-up process
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Soho Friends Membership
- Free lunch at Store X Café on Mondays
- 50% off Food & Drink at Soho Houses, 7 days a week
- Staff Bedroom Rates
- Private Health and Dental Care
- Life Assurance
- Birthday Day Off
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- Dog Policy on Fridays
- Season Ticket Loan
- Christmas Office Closure
- 2 days paid annually to support a charity of your choice
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Continuous training and development opportunities
- Exclusive access to benefits platform with hundreds of discounts