Onsite Interior Architect at Elvaridah

Key Accountabilities

• Provide assistance in the creation of preliminary plans and design concepts.
• Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance to clients’ needs
• Provide input in creation of design concept statements.
• Render designs
• Perform market research work in a bid to understand trends and likes of customers.
• Order samples from vendors and handle presentations creation activities
• Assist with sample selections, hand sketches, drawings, schedules, and boards.
• Create specifications manuals such as room layouts.
• Provide design, clerical and administrative support to interior designers.
• Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations.
• Manage design libraries of resources and maintain files and binders.
• Assist with marketing developments and associated activities.
• Take minutes at client’s meetings and recording.
• Provide support in creating sourcing materials and CAD plans for various projects.
• Act as a bridge between interior designers and project team
• Assist in handling communication with clients through telephones, emails and official letters.
• Assist with installations, coordinate deliveries and handle post installation follow up activities.
• Check in receipt of merchandise and sign for packages.
• Must be prepared to respond to multi-task job schedule for daily routine.
• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively gather and disseminate information and respond to questions from groups of mangers.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word, AUTOCAD, Photoshop or other design tools
• Must maintain professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquette.
• Maintain/organize project files, schedules, and specifications.
• Site visits and assisting in construction supervision.
• Create multiple design options to help clients visualize their desires.
• Responsible for producing architectural working drawings including all details for architectural interior projects. This includes millwork, tile, elevations, plans, sections and reflected ceiling plans.
• Site survey / measures of existing conditions and producing drawings of same.
• Experience in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes.
• Prioritize use of sustainable design trends and materials
• Demonstrate fluency with basic residential and small-scale commercial building materials, details, and construction techniques.

Requirements

• BSc / Masters in a Creative and Designs related discipline
• At least 3-4 years of experience as an Architect in an interior works and space management or related roles.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Microsoft office suite, Lumion, Vray.
• Experience in architectural project management is an added advantage.
• Organized, detail oriented, deadline driven, fast paced team player.
• Strong technical and practical CAD skills with an understanding of architectural conventions, including floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, electrical and millwork.
• Experience and interest in traditional and modern detailing.
• Strong understanding of and proficiency in producing all schedules.
• Job site experience includes working with architects, builders, and landscape architects, measuring and producing as-built documents.