Interior Designer Vacancy Announcement

Our client is a Kenyan interior design firm based in Nairobi.

Interior Designer 

The Interior Designer is responsible for taking client briefs for new clients, assembling site and client information for design development and then developing interior design schemes for projects. He/she assists the Senior Interior Designer in specifying and documenting projects.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Taking client briefs, and assembling client information for design development.
  2. Carrying out detailed site surveys and



    computerizing the collated data.
  3. Participate in design conceptualization process and preparation of all presentation materials.
  4. Prepare production information for projects (working drawings and schedules)
  5. General project administration and documentation
  6. Compilation of A3 booklets in conjunction with the relevant managers.
  7. Collaborate with the administration team in the upkeep of all reference materials (samples, library)
  8. Carry out any other duties as required from time to time commensurate with the role.
Professional Qualifications
  • B.A. (Hons) Interior Design, B Architecture
  • 3 years’ relevant work experience
Skills Required
  • Have good conceptualization skills, and the ability to develop design concepts into viable design solutions.
  • Should exhibit a strong design flair, with a passion for great design.
  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail
  • Management skills:
  1. Ability to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideas, and possibly supervise other interior designers.
  2. Must be a team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivated and with ability to multi-task.
  3. Interpersonal skills: Must be a people person with ability to interact with other firm’s members.
  • Communication skills: Effective written, drawn and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Goals and results oriented.
  • Be proficient with relevant computer software.
Other

Potential Candidates need to:
  • Personal ethics: Must adhere to honesty, fairness and justice when dealing with firm’s assets, business contacts and fellow employees.
  • Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, present employer, present position, current renumeration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs @ truenorthcareermap.com on or before Thursday, April 1st, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged