JK Interiors is hiring a mid-weight interior designer to join its team in Surrey, UK.

With over 20 years experience as FF&E specialists, JK. Interiors work on a wide variety of hospitality interiors projects, ranging from sourcing FFE and redesigning and refurbishing branded hotels, to managing the design and procurement for luxury boutique properties, cruise ships, and trains. We have worked globally, from New Zealand, to Venice and Paris, and back to London and the UK. We offer an entirely bespoke hospitality interior design solution which is tailored to individual clients needs.

We provide a fully integrated design and procurement service. This may include concept design, specification design and project management, purchasing and value engineering. Alternatively, we can offer clients a stand-alone procurement or interior design and design management service, where we would work in close collaboration with their existing contractors and designers.

Summary of position

JK Interiors is looking for a mid-weight interior designer to join our small but busy studio on a full-time basis. The studio is located in a rural setting in Reigate, Surrey, close to Gatwick Airport.

This person will be responsible for providing primary support to the senior design team and taking lead on projects when required.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years’ experience in the industry and previous experience working on hospitality projects. The candidate should have a very strong understanding of project administration, financials and logistics, and should be proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop and MS office packages including MS Excel.

Job responsibilities:

support the senior team in delivering both small and large scale hospitality projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are completed within deadline/budget, and in accordance with the client brief
develop FF&E schemes and schedules
develop furniture layouts, elevations and visuals
produce coordinated drawing packages relevant to project
develop detailed project estimates in conjunction with the procurement team
deal with external stakeholders to coordinate project process (for instance, lighting designers, engineers etc.)
assist with the procurement process including pricing, tenders, placing orders, administration of invoicing.Develop and maintain good working relationships and communication channels with suppliers, clients and contractors
coordination of logistics during procurement process
organise and manage a timely and efficient on-site installation
assist with organising post-installation snagging requirements
maintain a clear understanding of project financials and budgets

Skills:

attention to detail with a highly organised with a logical, methodical approach to work
naturally creative with a proactive, hands-on work ethic
demonstrate strong initiative whilst thriving within a collaborative team environment
proven ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and clients
knowledge of Building Regulations 2010, Building Safety Act 2022, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
the ability to understand confidentiality and behave in a discrete manner to protect our clients
flexible and willing to support all aspects of the business as required
Confident problem-solver, able to remain calm and pragmatic in high-pressure situations whilst thinking laterally to overcome obstacles
full UK driving licence preferred
computer skills as previously mentioned

Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, office-based

Salary and benefits:

salary dependent on experience
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
pension scheme
company pension
cycle to work scheme
free parking
on-site parking

Work location: in person

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