Senior Interior Designer at Avaani Design

Job Description



• The role of a Senior Interior Designer is integral to the success of our interior design projects.



Responsibilities: We’ll count on you



• Lead the design process from initial concept development to final execution

• Manage and mentor team of Junior Designer and Drafters, providing guidance and feedback throughout the design process

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design team, engineers, contractors, and vendors

• Create detailed furniture plans, elevations, RCPs, and other technical drawings

• Review and approve proposals, purchase orders, and shop drawings

• Develop design documentation including shop drawings and specifications

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and tradespeople to ensure adherence design intent and company quality standards are seamless

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve any design-related issues that may arise

• Serve as main point of contact for clients and design team

• Attend shopping visits to select materials, finishes, furnishings, and furnishes

• Oversee the production of high-quality design visuals and presentations that effectively communicate the proposed design direction

• Stay up to date with industry trends, new materials, regulations, codes, and emerging technologies to continually enhance design capabilities



Qualification Required & Experience



Required Credentials



• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

• 5-7 years experience in residential Interior Design and project management

• High level of knowledge of the interior design market and FF&E

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft office

• Proficient in related design software, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Sketch Up

• Knowledge of furniture specifications

• Willingness to travel



Requirements:



• Developed, bespoke, and innovative design sense

• Strong understanding of construction process

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Consistently poised and timely customer service



Required Traits



• High sense of responsibility and good teamwork spirit

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and self-starter

• Flexible, able to pivot between competing responsibilities



Location: Accra