Female Interior Designer

Teclab Management Services Limited - Our Client, is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Female Interior Designer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Core purpose of the Job:

• Contribute effectively to Business Development by being involved in the design or renovation of internal spaces, including structural alterations, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting and colour schemes.

Task Complexity
You are expected to contribute meaningfully towards team target achievement by:

• Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and set project schedules;
• Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
• Work in a team with other designers;
• Supervise work at the design stage and on-site;
• Work closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules on larger projects, with architects and other design professionals to determine the best use of space, and with manufacturers and contractors;
• Identify new business and sell services to potential clients;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.
• Understand clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building to develop design concepts and establish final briefs;
• Consider materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiate project fees;
• Conduct feasibility studies for projects;
• Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project;
• Produce 'sample' or 'mood' boards to present to clients;
• Source products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and provide samples for clients;

Job Specific Competencies (Skills/ Knowledge/ Attributes):

• A high level of technical knowledge, including CAD and model-making skills;
• Good drawing skills, including perspective drawing and spatial awareness;
• Creativity and imagination;
• Attention to detail;
• Organisational and creative problem-solving skills;
• Good negotiating and management skills;
• The ability to work in a team with other professionals;
• A flexible attitude;
• Business, finance and marketing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to write briefs, promote and explain ideas, and build relationships with clients;
• An awareness of building and safety regulations;
• Knowledge of the wider construction and design industries;
• Project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines; 

Job Specification (Experience & Training)

• Academic and Professional: First Degree in Architecture/ Interior Designs / Fine art/ Furniture design/ Graphic Design/ Product Design/ Textile design, a Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-4 Years’ Experience In a similar role.