Designer

Bill Amberg Studio is seeking a designer to join its team in London. Working across our portfolio of bespoke interiors, furniture and products, the designer’s primary role is to facilitate the smooth running of a busy studio and workshop, and to help the business deliver projects on time and within budget. This role requires some customer-facing involvement, and as such, we are looking for personable candidates with a broad interest and a keen eye for design – who are looking to grow professionally within a continuously evolving business.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head of design by meeting with clients, receiving briefs and understanding/communicating their requirements to compile comprehensive concepts including suggested designs, materials, colourways and manufacturers.
• Present these to the HOD and client to produce detailed sketches, CAD drawings and final technical design specifications.
• Work directly with manufacturers, model-makers or the BAS workshop to generate prototypes and with renderers to produce visuals.
• Collaborate with the production manager and estimator to ensure that each project reaches final production promptly, efficiently and to budget.
• Archive all materials, manufacturers and leathers in an up-to-date library of resources, and send samples out to customers when needed.
• Conduct ad-hoc research and information gathering through visits to trade shows.
• Manage the BAS website and update this with new work/products/journal pieces where necessary.
• Draft and send BAS newsletters, where asked to do so by the marketing/press team.
• Carefully maintain and evolve the Bill Amberg Studio brand design language in collaboration with others.
• Work with marketing and sales departments on website and graphics projects where necessary.

Primary skill requirements:

• BA Hons degree in Furniture Design or similar.
• More than two years’ related work experience in interior/furniture/FF&E design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in CAD drawing packages such as Rhino (preferred) or similar.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Lightroom).
• Proven understanding of manufacturing processes and knowledge of production methods and materials.
• Excellent visual communication through sketching.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Understanding of basic IT infrastructure; able to identify problems and send requests to IT support.
• Knowledge of MS Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).
• Must be self-motivated, with an interest in Design and have an ability to work well in a small, dynamic team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, plus a friendly and proactive attitude.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• English fluency essential, other languages an advantage.

Secondary skill requirements:

• Knowledge of 3D printing technology.
• Knowledge of Shopify preferred.
• Knowledge of Mailchimp preferred.
• Some experience using a CMS system to check/update jobs and enquiries (Hubspot).
• Familiar with e-commerce management.
• Basic photography skills are an advantage.
• Valid UK driver’s licence is preferred and should be willing to drive a transit van when required.

To apply, please send a CV, portfolio and covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role.