Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager

My client is a Cruise Ship Interior Designer and is looking for Senior Designer who is a great Project Manager.
As a Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager you would have successfully lead a team from inception to
completion for a period of 10 years, demonstrating your proven skills at delivering exceptional design, with
experience of working on site. You are willing to travel abroad to meet with clients and sometimes to oversee installations.
Your portfolio will have luxurious designs preferable with background in marine designs but for sure you will have restaurants, bars, gyms, grills, retail, social areas etc.
Skills:
Ability to create and develop conceptual designs including the skill of using colour and texture
Advanced skills in VectorWorks, PhotoShop, SketchUp and MS Office
Knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling)
Experience in using CAD software fluently
Some knowledge of Studio software would be advantageous
Self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback
Ability to manage time, generate/manage schedules and work flow of projects efficiently
Quality experience dealing with contractors and sub-teams on site including Architects and Engineers
Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to understand and generate plans creatively
Proven track record of 10 years in Project Management field.
Familiar with project reporting and documentation requirements.
Good communication skills & ability to present at a high level.
Responsibilities:
Presenting to clients at steering committee meetings.
Managing a project efficiently, to program and budget
Managing and briefing design team on live projects, including control and sign-off of their project time logs and
attendance.
Mentoring and assisting junior and middleweight designers
Managing the procurement of FF&E products
Building and growing existing client relationships
Visualisation and explanation of concepts to others
Developing detailed designs and choosing materials
Working closely with the director and associates, you are expected to use your initiative on following
up on new business opportunities and attend networking events within the industry
Going to site and working closely with sub-contractors and clients
Accountable for project deliverables and the approval of project outpu
Education:
Educated to degree or diploma level with 10 years’ post grad experience
Applicable knowledge of project management methodologies