Architectural Designer

Do you want to work for one of the World’s most famous Car manufacturers based in Warwickshire?
-Are you an experienced Architectural Designer who is skilled in producing exceptional interior and exterior designs for luxurious Real Estate programmes?
-Do you want to gain a long-term contract that will see you working in an Award-Winning Design Studio?

If your answer is “yes,” we have the job opportunity for you just here………

The Opportunity
A World recognised and respected Automotive OEM Manufacturer based in rural Warwickshire, are actively seeking a competent and experienced Architectural Designer to join their highly successful team, in support of an exciting Real Estate programme to generate exceptional interior and exterior designs on initially a 6-month contract basis, but with high likelihood of extension at the end of this term.

On offer to the successful candidate in this contract (inside IR35) is a competitive hourly rate, and the opportunity to work in an Awarded Winning Design Studio for an extremely luxurious brand.

The Role
As their Architectural Designer, you will be part of the team that ensures all architectural projects meet exceptional design standards and reflect the brand positioning expected.  Projects covered by the team include Multi-complex Residences, Condo Towers, Private Homes, Automotive Galleries, Flagship stores, Dealerships, Events and Facilities.

This role will require continuous evolution to push creativity beyond expectations for the luxury market whilst also being able to design and manage projects from concept to completion. This is therefore a specialist position requiring a broad range of architectural interior and exterior design knowledge and skills.

The Key Responsibilities
Review the design brief, understand the project scope, the clients’ requirements and project timings.  Prepare initial ideas/mood boards/look & feel to present to clients during the Brand immersion and first design workshop. 
Create and develop the concept designs for the project that push the boundaries of creativity and align with the Company’s corporate identity and meets the design brief agreed, and in line with the project deliverables timeline.
Review and communicate with the project team to understand the feedback, and implement while still ensuring the initial concept design intent and Company corporate identity are met.
If required, produce a set of design intent drawings including a selection of plans, elevations and sections for the project architect.
Work with the project architect while they complete a full set of construction drawings and hold regular reviews to ensure the completed outcome aligns with all Design and Commercial requirements.
If required, liaise with approved suppliers to organise manufacture / supply / installation of the appropriate CI elements.
Keep continuous communication throughout the design and construction process with both internal and external teams to ensure the project is completed as planned.
Continuously representing the company in a professional manner in meetings both internally and externally.
Assist the Architectural team with ongoing internal administration projects such as material samples sourcing, Guidelines updates, CI updates and evolution, value engineering, filing and general organization of digital filing and release document, etc.
Contribute to the creation of pitch/sales documents.Qualifications & Experience ideally required
Should ideally be educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline i.e. Architectural Design, although lesser qualifications, but plenty of relevant experience will be considered too.
You should be an experienced Architectural Designer, who can produce exceptional interior and exterior designs for Real Estate programmes.
Full working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD ideally required with knowledge of AutoCAD Architecture. 
You should have strong skills and experience in using Adobe Photoshop for visualisation.
Full working knowledge of 3D Software, Google Sketchup as a minimum required.
Competent skills in using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience in working with others in a Design team. 
Good experience of working on projects with Architects and Project Managers and seeing projects from Concept to Completion.
Good experience in working with and presenting to clients.
Capability of understanding technical architectural drawings and terminology.It’s great if you also have the following:
A passion for Architecture and Luxurious Real Estate programmes, not to mention an interest in cars!This position is available with immediate effect.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
 
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business