Bill Amberg Studio is seeking a designer to join its team in London.

Working across our portfolio of bespoke interiors, furniture and products, the designer’s primary role is to facilitate the smooth running of a busy studio and workshop, and to help the business deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role requires some customer-facing involvement, and as such, we are looking for personable candidates with a broad interest and a keen eye for design – who are looking to grow professionally within a continuously evolving business.

Responsibilities:

to assist the head of design by meeting with clients, receiving briefs and understanding/communicating their requirements
to compile comprehensive concepts including suggested designs, materials, colourways and manufacturers – and to present these to the HOD and client
to produce detailed sketches, CAD drawings and ﬁnal technical design speciﬁcations
to work directly with manufacturers, model-makers or the BAS workshop to generate prototypes and with renderers to produce visuals
to work with the production manager and estimator to ensure that each project reaches ﬁnal production promptly, efﬁciently and to budget
to archive all materials, manufacturers and leathers in an up-to-date library of resources, and send samples out to customers when needed
to conduct ad-hoc research and information gathering through visits to trade shows
to manage the BAS website and update this with new work/products/journal pieces where necessary
to draft and send BAS newsletters, where asked to do so by the marketing/press team
to carefully maintain and evolve the Bill Amberg Studio brand design language in collaboration with others
work with marketing and sales departments on website and graphics projects where necessary

Primary skill requirements:

BA Hons degree in Furniture Design or similar
more than two years’ related work experience in interior/furniture/FF&E design and product development
strong proﬁciency in CAD drawing packages such as Rhino (preferred) or similar
good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom)
proven understanding of manufacturing processes and knowledge of production methods and materials
excellent visual communication through sketching
excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
excellent organisational skills
understanding of basic IT infrastructure; able to identify problems and send requests to IT support
knowledge of MS Ofﬁce (particularly Outlook and Excel)
must be self-motivated, with an interest in Design and have an ability to work well in a small, dynamic team
exceptional attention to detail, plus a friendly and proactive attitude
the right to live and work in the UK
English ﬂuency essential, other languages an advantage

Secondary skill requirements:

knowledge of 3D printing technology
knowledge of Shopify preferred
knowledge of Mailchimp preferred
some experience using a CMS system to check/update jobs and enquiries (Hubspot)
familiar with E-commerce management
basic photography skills are an advantage
valid UK driver’s licence is preferred and should be willing to drive a transit van when required

To apply, please send a CV, portfolio and covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role.

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