MAWD is a global design firm of forward-thinking experts creating interiors for how we live today. We believe in collaboration, good ideas and fostering the continued development our talented team. If you're a creative designer who wants to work on exceptional projects that will shape the future of how people live, move, work and play, we'd love to hear from you.
Los Angeles
Interior Designer
Job Added February 15, 2021Applications Close March 30, 2021Contract FulltimeSalary Remuneration will be based on experience.Our LA studio is seeking a talented all-round interior designer with technical proficiency in latter work phases of a project. Experience in workplace and residential/hospitality work would be advantageous.
The initial opportunity is to work collaboratively with the design team on a new high profile hospitality inspired workplace project. You will also have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including hospitality, workplace, and residential.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, and should have a combination of interior architecture, interior design, and FF&E knowledge. The candidate should have proven experience in developing design concepts into detailed drawing, schedules, and specifications, as well as the ability to follow the design through to construction and ensure the design intent is maintained. The candidate should be comfortable working autonomously at times, and possess exceptional attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
You must have a Bachelors in Interior Design or Architecture or similar, with 4+ years’ post-graduate experience.
Core Skills:
- Experience working in all workstages of a project from concept to completion
- Proven delivery (either individually or as part of a team) in developing designs into comprehensive SD & DD drawing sets. An understanding of millwork detailing is essential.
- Excellent space planning skills including basic knowledge of industry standards and codes
- Proven experience in construction administration including reviewing submittals, shop drawings and responding to RFI’s from various trades
- Excellent use of AutoCAD and Sketch-up
Benefits:
- Private Medical Health Cover
- Generous vacation allowance: 15 days’ vacation in addition to usual Public Holidays
- 1 extra day vacation for employee’s birthday
- In addition paid time off between Christmas and New Year
- Parking subsidy provided
How to apply:
Please send CV’s and portfolios to mena@mawd.co
London
Senior Interior Designer
Job Added February 15, 2021Applications Close March 30, 2021Contract Full-TimeSalary Remuneration is dependent on experience.As a Senior Interior Designer you will have proven experience of successfully leading a design team and projects from inception to completion for a period of 8+ years. You will have a portfolio of high quality contemporary interiors demonstrating hospitality, residential development and commercial experience. You will demonstrate exceptional design, co-ordination and management skills with high attention to detail.
Required Skills:
- Proven track record of experience in Interior Design / Interior Architecture with a good understanding of construction and manufacturing of projects including FF&E (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling) and procurement. You will have run projects from inception to completion and have been responsible for the projects.
- Proven ability to create and develop conceptual designs.
- Experence of FF&E selection, budgeting, scheduling and procurement.
- Exceptional attention to detail across all aspects of design, FF&E and management.
- Efficient in time management, resourcing and managing the project team.
- Experience in dealing with clients, contractors and other suppliers in a highly professional manner.
- Ability to advise clients and other parties on all design, construction, technical and regulation aspects of a design project.
- Proven track record of experience, knowledge and understanding in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel and Studio.
- Self-motivated but also a good team player who is able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner.
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Working to a written or verbal brief, outlining the deliverables on each phase and scope of works.
- Managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close co-operation with Associate Director as a senior member of the project team.
- Managing and briefing the design team on live projects outlining the deliverables on each phase and scope of works.
- Preparation of concepts, mood boards, preliminary and final designs, and development of details, furniture, fixtures and lighting layouts.
- Organisation of workflow with colleagues, 3D visualizers and others.
- Developing detailed designs and selection of materials and finishes.
- Managing the selection, budgeting, scheduling and procurement of FF&E products.
- Mentoring and directing junior and middle-weight designers.
- Building and growing existing client and supplier relationships.
- Working closely with the Directors/ Associate Directors, you will be expected to use your initiative on following up on new business opportunities and attend networking events within the industry.
How to apply:
Please send CV and portfolio to mena@mawd.co
New York
Senior Interior Designer
Job Added March 15, 2021Applications Close April 22, 2021Contract FulltimeSalaryMarch and White Design is an international design studio with offices in New York, Los Angeles and London. We specialize in designing high end residential developments, 5-star luxury hotel brands, and commercial interiors. Our New York studio is seeking a talented Senior Interior Designer with a background in commercial development or high-end hospitality work to join a dynamic team in a fast-growing studio.
The opportunity is to take ownership on a range of elegantly conceived projects at the highest level of design working closely with the Director of Interior Design and Co-founder.
Education and Experience:
You must have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), a BFA in Interior Design, BSc in Interior Design or similar, with minimum 7+ years’ post-graduate experience.
Role Outline:
The ideal candidate must have a combination of both interior design and architecture with FF&E and material knowledge including proven experience of commercial developments or hospitality projects. Furthermore, you must be comfortable working autonomously and possess exceptional attention to detail. You will work closely with a team of skilled designers in LA and London and are expected to be ‘hands-on’ in your approach whilst using your initiative to complete tasks with a calm natured response.
Required Skills:
- Experienced in working in all phases of a project from concept to completion
- Needs to have diverse skill set – Ability to design, prepare presentations, space plan, and put together a detailed drawing set
- Excellent Photoshop, InDesign, and AutoCAD - Sketch Up and Blue Beam not essential but beneficial.
- Comfortable developing interior concepts into a design presentation.
- Proven ability to pull together a cohesive drawing set and guide more junior designers through the process.
- Understanding of construction details and ability to review shop drawings and submittals
- Competent in producing material, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and lighting schedules
- Understanding of FF&E specifications
- Ability and desire to think both creatively and functionally to reach innovative design solutions.
- Strong communication skills both with internal team and outside consultants, clients, and vendors
- Understanding of basic US codes
- Self-motivated with the ability manage time to meet deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Mature, responsible, and reliable
- Comfortable working independently as well as offering guidance to juniors
- Positive attitude, team player with a hands-on approach
Responsibilities:
- Working accurately to a written or verbal brief
- Developing detailed designs through space plans, color elevations, sketches, and materials
- Producing as part of a team all phases of a project from concept to completion
- Produce, as part of a team, Interior Design Presentations
- Produce, as part of a team, Cohesive Design Development Packages including Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications
- Coordinate with architect and outside consultants throughout all project phases
- Review architects drawings, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure design intent is achieved
- Maintaining and inspiring creativity
- Manage junior team
Benefits
- Private Medical Health Cover
- Generous vacation allowance: 15 days’ vacation in addition to usual Public Holidays
- 1 extra day vacation for employee’s birthday
- Employee will be entitled to paid vacation for days between Christmas and New Year
Remuneration will be based on experience.
How to apply:
If you would like to be considered for this role please send your portfolio, earliest start date and salary expectation to mena@mawd.co
Junior Interior Designer
Job Added December 07, 2020Applications Close March 30, 2021Contract Full-timeSalary Remuneration is dependent on experience.International luxury design house March & White LLC are recruiting for a highly creative, innovative, motivated, committed, all-around solid Junior Interior Designer to join our LA and NY Studio. The successful person will work on exclusive and luxury residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Candidates need to be able to work in an office that has a casual corporate culture with a collaborative team approach.
Education and experience:
You must have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), a BFA in Interior Design, BSc in Interior Design, Bachelor of Architecture or similar, with 1 to 3 years’ post-graduate experience or internship.
Role outline:
As a junior designer you will be supporting a team of skilled designers and architects, all of whom are led by a senior designer. You are expected to be ‘hands-on’ in your approach whilst using your initiative to complete tasks with a calm natured response.
Required skills:
- self-motivated but also a good team member who is able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner
- ability to create and develop conceptual designs including the ability to use colour and texture
- knowledge of PhotoShop, InDesign, AutoCAD, and Sketchup
- understanding of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling)
- self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback and criticism of your work
- the skill to visualise concepts and explain them to others
- excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual
- exceptional attention to detail
- Desire to learn and expand design and industry knowledge
Responsibilities:
- working accurately to a written or verbal brief
- developing detailed designs and choosing materials
- producing sketches and mood boards
- assisting the design team to:
- update the key suppliers’ spreadsheet with supplier details
- arrange samples/new collections
- organize supplier meetings, research new products and maintain the sample library
- research materials & finishes and relevant detailing
- schedule information accurately and efficiently
- work with design team to produce schematic design presentations through imagery, materials, FF&E and color elevations
- work with drawing team to produce CAD drawings
Goals/targets:
- To constantly develop knowledge and skills relevant or applicable to your role
- To demonstrate initiative and taking responsibility on projects where applicable
- To learn a new skillset with March & White above your current level (i.e. sketch-up/AutoCAD, FF&E etc)
- To develop your own network in the industry under the March & White umbrella (introducing new suppliers and contractors)
Benefits:
- Private Medical Health Cover
- Generous vacation allowance: 15 days’ vacation in addition to usual Public Holidays
- 1 extra day vacation for employee’s birthday
- In addition paid time off between Christmas and New Year
How to apply:
If you would like to be considered for this role please send your portfolio, earliest start date and salary expectation to cynthia@mawd.co.