Job Description

To be part of the G.A Group is to create design that inspires and positively influences those who experience it. We value creative thinking and encourage all our team to be restless in the drive to provide industry leading design solutions for all our clients. All members of our team must have the ability to translate innovative ideas into reality.

This role offers a high-level of responsibility representing the company to clients and our external network whilst contributing to the design development of projects.

The Senior FF&E Designer will have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in all facets of design and design project management, including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments. A passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design is essential.

Working alongside the Associates and Senior Designer Project Managers, the Senior FF&E Designer is responsible for FF&E delivery of all of a specific project from concept to completion. A key part of the role is to is to mentor the team by providing support and advice through the delegation of work. The role is not just about leading the design process but overseeing and guiding the team, ensuring productivity and contributing to an environment that encourages development and growth alongside high quality design output.

A high degree of verbal and written abilities are required for the position as it involves communicating with clients and other project team consultants, however they will be supported in this task by the Associates and Senior Designer Project Managers. An engaging and diplomatic manner is essential.

Responsibilities

Design Creative Management

• Alongside the project team, develop the creative vision for the project.
• Develop design research for projects, particularly during concept development. The task includes activities ranging from finding mood images for a particular design approach to establishing information about the specific site.
• Lead the design development for FF&E schemes, furniture, lighting and accessories selections/development.
• Lead the development of the materiality for projects alongside the ID team.
• Understand G.A’s stylistic design standards to ensure they are adhered to at all stages of a project.

Design Project Management

• Support the team in the development of projects from conception to completion, including all G.A standard phases and relevant documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, operators, consultants and contractors as required to ensure that all stages of a projects are completed to a high standard.
• Attend client presentations as required.
• Ensure that the team work efficiently by managing your workload and delegating appropriate tasks to designers.
• Ensure co-ordination with the ID team on all aspects of a project.
• Support the Directors and Associates with drawing up pitch documents as required.
• Represent GA to clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor Designers by providing them with guidance on how to interact with clients, customers, vendors and contractors.

Design Documentation

• Lead the design team with communicating and managing the design development process with clients.
• Assist with all design and construction documentation, including presentations, drawing packages, specifications and schedules, while ensuring close collaboration between the ID and FF&E teams.
• Ensure that GA standards are executed within all design documentation with a very high level of accuracy.
• Support the design team in maintaining the standard for all project management documentation, including periodically reviewing.

Team Responsibilities

• Contribute towards performance management and career development of team members, through mentorship and delegation.
• Provide experienced technical and design direction.
• Track positive and negative growth of the individual team members alongside the Directors and Associates.
• Participate in staff appraisals as required alongside the Directors, Associates as required to monitor performance and progression.
• Be aware of Employee Handbook policies and communicate any concerns to the Directors and HR.
• Ensure compliances with health and safety requirements.

Skills

• Proficient ability in AutoCAD is desirable.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong free-hand sketching skills.

Abilities

• Problem solver/creative solutions.
• Eye for colour and materials.
• Strong FF&E technical and construction knowledge.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.

Note: This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. G.A Design International reserves the right to review this definition periodically and, if necessary, update, extend or reduce the above outlined role & responsibilities. Any major changes will be discussed with the employee.
UPDATED: September 2024

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