Designer / Architect Recruitment at VAVA Furniture

VAVA Projects - A fully registered furniture company in the business of manufacturing and sales of furniture and interior decoration, with operations in all the major cities in Nigeria, is currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Designer / Architect
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a right-brained Architect to perform all phases of architectural work including planning, designing and overseeing the construction.
• You will be involved in new building designs, extensions, alterations, restorations and conservations from the earliest stages right through to completion.
• The goal is to match client’s needs and to produce sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control project from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
• Take the “brief” to identify clients’ needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals
• Develop ideas keeping in mind client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact
• Produce detailed blueprints and make any necessary corrections
• Compile project specifications
• Keep within budgets and timelines
• Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
• Make on site visits to check on project status and report on project
• Cooperate and liaise with construction professionals
• Follow architectural trends and advancements

Requirements

• BSc Degree in Architecture
• 2 years of work experience.
• Proven working experience as an Architect
• Strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, 3d Studio VIZ or similar)
• Strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Visual awareness and an eye for detail
• Communication and project management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@vavafurniture.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.