Interior Architect / Designer Job at Gemona West Studio

Gemona West Interior Design Studio is a full-service Interior Architecture / Design firm providing the highest standard of design excellence for discerning, quality-conscious clients. The total experience is provided in a way to inform, inspire, and assist people through the process of transforming their home or business environment to become a unique and personalized expression of themselves.

Gemona West consolidates each client's need into a form that exudes elegance and maturity. Our spaces are designed to elevate how you live, work and play. With an ever-expanding scope of works which includes Design architecture, FF&E design, Project management and Procurement, Gemona West is simultaneously defining a new era of luxury spaces in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Interior Architect / Designer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking for an Interior Architect / Designer with a background in Interior Design.
• The position reports directly to the Senior Designer.
• Regular working hours are 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. on weekdays.
• Must be available to work overtime when needed. 

Main Responsibilities
Include, but not limited to:

• Assist Senior Designer in developing design concepts and space plans
• Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance with clients’ needs
• Assist with floor plans, elevation drawings and 3D sketches
• Provide input in creation of design concept statements
• Render designs
• Assist with sample selections, hand sketches, drawings, schedules and boards
• Create specifications manuals such as room layouts
• Assist with concept design and mood boards
• Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish plans and elevations
• Carrying out quality checks of finished products with vendors
• Generating furniture shop drawings
• 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
• Client management (during the design and design development stages)
• Generating development concept drawings for contractors
• Liaising with contractors during the concept design and development stages to ensure that designs are implemented correctly.

Education

• B.Sc. / Master's in Creative Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design or related discipline
• Must have 3 - 4 years of experience in a similar position.

Skills:

• 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, Revit, Zoho, Photoshop, or other design tools.
• Must maintain professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquette.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@gemonawest.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Please do not send CV if you are not an Interior Architect or Designer.