Project Designer

Project Designer

Design Agency is an international studio specializing in interior design, architectural concepting, strategic branding, and visual communications. Since its beginnings in 1998, the firm has become a global leader in the development of transformative spaces and brands, with projects in more than 60 cities across 18 countries. With a lead studio in Toronto, and offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Barcelona, Design Agency works with leading hotels and resorts, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and developers, leveraging talent, expertise, and the power of collaboration to deliver extraordinary experiences that create lasting value.

Design Agency's Barcelona Studio is currently looking for a Project Designer to carry out projects under the supervision of Senior Designers. From time to time, Project Designers may also lead project teams. The company relies on Project Designers to collaborate with their colleagues to design, execute and deliver great projects and develop excellent client relationships. They are expected to consult with Senior Designers and Principals on any design, technical, production, scope or client issues of which they become aware.

Project Designers are required to manage their project time and meet the firm's targets for time expenditure and billing for themselves and their project teams.

From time to time, Senior Designers may also assign others to supervise Project Designers.

Development Pathway

To be considered for advancement, Project Designers will:

• Demonstrate the ability to assume responsibility for components of larger and more complex projects under supervision of Senior Designer or Team Lead
• Possess a distinctive design 'personality' and receive strong positive feedback from clients and peers alike
• Successfully manage client demands and exceed client expectations, earning the client's trust and respect
• Bring their enthusiasm for and interest in design trends and issues to the creative dialogue of the firm
• Actively contribute to improving the firm's design and technical quality

Achievement of professional credentials such will be taken into account in promotion and compensation decisions, and preparatory studies or test costs may be eligible for firm support.

Role and Responsibilities Design

• Strive for design impact, innovation and function
• Participate in the development of approaches, concepts and designs that exceed client expectations
• Produce or direct the creation of renderings and presentations that attract and inspire clients and team members
• Design and execute components of projects of moderate complexity from proposal through concept, construction and closeout under supervision of Senior Designer or Team Lead.
• Work to master the development, continuity and detailing of design concepts
• Develop a strong mastery of appropriate construction techniques
• Develop high-quality drawing and documentation sets that are clear, comprehensive and consistent
• Strive to reduce rework, errors and omissions

Leadership

• Contribute to the design dialogue in the firm
• Lead by example, motivate and develop design teams that consistently deliver great design, technical quality and client service
• Contribute the development of systems and processes for improved design, technical quality or client service
• Create sound relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers to promote repeat business

Management

• Demonstrate excellent personal time management
• Use Ajera to deliver projects on target

Qualifications

• Interior Design Diploma or equivalent
• 1-4 years of interior design experience
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketch Up is required
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required
• Hotel and Food & Beverage interior design experience is preferred
• Multi-unit residential experience is preferred
• Previous experience using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is beneficial.

We offer an extremely competitive base salary and the opportunity for growth within the company. If you believe that this could be a perfect fit for you, please apply immediately, or if you know the perfect person for this position then feel free to forward this job posting. All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

A portfolio or work samples must be included in your application.