Project Manager at Jenniez School of African Interior Design

Responsibilities

• Participating in client meetings to discuss design plan and gather feedback on preliminary designs.
• Consulting with clients about their needs in order to create a design solution that meets their goals within their budget constraints
• Creating conceptual sketches, rendering other illustrations to communicate design specifications
• Compiling data regarding client preferences, lifestyle habits and architectural styles to create a design concept that meets the client’s needs in terms of style and ergonomics.
• Developing interior design concepts for commercial, retail or industrial spaces
• Presenting design concepts to clients in order to gain approval of preliminary plans
• Coordinating with architects and contractors to ensure that construction meets design specifications Visiting job sites to analyze space availability, design needs and the purpose of the space
• Attending client meetings to understand the design needs and client preferences regarding interior sty
• Sourcing contractors and vendors to implement design ideas, such as Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians and Artists
• Overseeing the buying process of all raw materials and items required to complete the project
• Arranging client visits and keeping everyone involved in the project appraised of its progress
• Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline
• Conferring with production, design, and sales personnel to obtain design suggestions and customer orders.
• Sketching freehand designs
• Obtaining approval from clients, design team, or authorized company officials.
• Preparing or directing preparation of blueprints containing manufacturing specifications, such as dimensions, wood type, and upholstery fabrics to be used in manufacturing and the retail furniture line
• Visiting the factory with the production manager to explain and resolve production require

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related fields
• 3 to 5 years of experience in interior design with a focus on residential or commercial projects
• Strong proficiency in 3D modelling and rendering software such as Autodesk Revit, sketchUp, etc
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and building codes related to interior design projects
• Experience working with carpenters, contractors and other tradespeople to execute design projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and collaborators.