Senior Designer

 

Johnson Naylor is an interior architecture practice based in Clerkenwell,London.

We deliver inventive, contextual, considered design always working from first principles

with an open minded and rational approach. 

 

Our studio is a friendly and collaborative space where the team are encouraged to share, develop, progress and to own and have pride in the work they do.

Well-known for many successful large scale residential developments we also work in the cultural and hospitality sectors.

We are currently looking for a highly creative Senior designer to join the team. You will have a minimum of 7 years experience post degree in residential development interiors and/or the hospitality sector.

 

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills , attributes and experience:

–  Strong creative thinker with the ability to lead the creative process and develop intelligent , thoughtful and considered design.

–  Ability and appetite to produce robust drawing packages up to Stage 4 level of detail.

–  Strong technical knowledge and the ability to brief and work alongside a team to protect the design intent.

–  Good understanding of the construction process , working with consultant teams and leading your design team through concept and developed design processes.

–  Ability to communicate design ideas visually and verbally within the studio and externally, have excellent English language skills both written and verbal.

–  Strong leader with experience of managing middleweight and junior designers. 

–  Great organisational skills, grasp of detail and the ability to think ahead, programme workflow and manage your team while helping them grow.

–  An interest and passion for sustainable design would be an advantage.

–  Minimum BA Hons in Interior Design / Interior Architecture or Architecture.

–  Advanced skills in Sketch-up / InDesign / Photoshop required – Vectorworks is an advantage though we are open to cross training from other software.

 

What we offer

 

This is a full time position, perfect for growing your career in a highly skilled, collaborative, sharing and caring studio.

Starting 23 days holiday plus regular architectural / design trips, factory visits, internal training and CPD’s. Company Pension Scheme, Employee assistance programme.

Johnson Naylor is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion within our studio.

Salary is dependent on experience – Please email your CV and portfolio, together with your salary expectation, in confidence to: jn@johnsonnaylor.co.uk