Interior Designer

OUR CLIENT: 
A leading home and office furnishings re-seller and manufacturer of high quality furniture with presence in select locations across the country.

INDUSTRY: Furniture
JOB TITLE:  Interior Designer

RERORTING TO:  Head - Sales
LOCATION:  Dar Es Salaam

SALARY:
Pegged to experience; maximum budget of USD 1,500 (Gross)

JOB PURPOSE:
Design and implement practical and visually appealing residential and commercial environments for the company’s clients. The position will also require designing for the company’s retail spaces.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years extensive experience in all phases of interior design covering residential and commercial sectors, including substantial and varied experience involving planning and interior design of complex projects. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Client Interaction;
▪ Use knowledge of products and applications to help close deals with clients;
▪ Create client experience that is second to none;
▪ Create the right solution (creativity);
▪ Listen to customer’s needs and create good client rapport (listening and connecting);
▪ Solve client problems;
▪ Continue throughout entire project cycle up to the hand off of all client information, expectation, restrictions, limitations and contract documentation to the installer;
▪ Perform project walkthrough and 6 week follow up;
▪ Attend sales meetings with Account Executive or Sales Managers for the purpose of closing sales;
▪ Project Team Communication/Interaction
▪ Serve as a conduit for all communication between the client and the project team for the purpose of conveying clear and concise information in a timely manner, to provide an exceptional client experience;
▪ Design Process
▪ Follow the design process – programming, schematic design, design development, specification and contract administration;
▪ Field measure;
▪ Prepare and plot AutoCad drawings;
▪ Create perspective or 3D drawings as required;
▪ Prepare finish or material boards if required;
▪ Prepare and present PowerPoint presentations;
▪ Create Project Spec specifications;
▪ Manage contract documentation;
▪ Meet design deliverables;
▪ Space planning;
▪ Specification checks;
▪ Produce As-Built Drawings;
▪ Project Management;
▪ Coordinate successful completion of projects so that the company achieves its targets for profitability and referrals;
▪ Performs project management duties; coordination between construction, electrical, data, manufacturers, shipping, installation crews and client;
▪ Provides timelines to clients if required;
▪ Does site visits as required during installation;
▪ Walkthrough with installer and/or client;
▪ Leadership;
▪ Reflect and promote professionalism in all aspects of the business.
▪ Ensure all employees of the company are treated with respect and courtesy.
▪ Actively encourage open lines of communication.
▪ Manage time appropriately to the needs of the business
▪ Participate and lead in special projects as requested by management
▪ Ensure development of personnel capabilities throughout the department structure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
▪ Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited university
▪ Strong conceptual and 3D design skills
▪ Expert knowledge of FF&E and the specification process
▪ Expert in the construction and furniture prototype process
▪ Outstanding graphic presentation skills
▪ Ability to travel to local and international client and project sites
▪ Team player; strong problem solving skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and tasks
▪ Must be motivated self-starter with ability to solve complex design issues both individually and collaboratively
▪ Very strong sense of style, colour, materials and scale
▪ An ability and interest to mentor and develop junior talent


PREFFERED SKILLS:
▪ AutoCAD
▪ Autodesk Revit or 3D Max
▪ Sketch Up
▪ Adobe Photoshop
COMPETENCIES:
▪ Strategist
▪ Creative and imaginative
▪ Eye for design and color as well as 3d awareness
▪ Tenacious
▪ Ambitious
▪ Confident
▪ Respectful

HOW TO APPLY:
Genesis Consult Ltd shall only accept CV in PDF Format to jobs@genesisconsult.net with subject title as ‘Purchasing Manager.’ No phone calls please. 

Deadline: 8th April 2014