ID Designer in London

To be part of the G.A Group is to create design that inspires and positively influences those who experience it. We value creative thinking and encourage all our team to be restless in the drive to provide industry leading design solutions for all our clients. All members of our team must have the ability to translate innovative ideas into reality. G.A are looking for an ID Designer to join our London Hospitality team. The Designer will have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in all facets of design including high-end F&B, spas, and large-scale hotel developments. A passion for and knowledge of interior architecture and design, furniture and product design is essential.

Assisted by the project team, the Designer is responsible for helping to deliver all aspects of a specific project from concept to completion. A good level of verbal and written abilities are required for the position as it involves communicating with clients and other project team consultants, however they will be supported in this task by the Directors and Associates and Senior Project Designers.

• Design Creative Management
  • Alongside the project team, develop the creative vision for the project.
  • Help in design research for projects, particularly during concept development. The task includes activities ranging from finding mood images for a particular design approach to establishing information about the specific site.
  • Develop the materiality for projects alongside the FF&E team. The role is to develop the details of the design through material research.
  • Understand G.A’s stylistic design standards to ensure they are adhered to at all stages of a project.
• Design Project Management
  • Assist the project team in the development of projects from conception to completion, including all G.A standard phases and relevant documentation.
  • Ensure co-ordination with the FF&E team on all aspects of a project.
  • Represent GA to contractors and suppliers.
• Design Documentation
  • Assist the project team with communicating and managing the design development process with clients.
  • Help coordinate all design and construction documentation, including presentations, drawing packages, specifications and schedules, while ensuring close collaboration between the ID and FF&E teams.
  • Ensure that G.A standards are executed within all design documentation with a very high level of accuracy.
  • Produce detail documentation at a high level of detail (1:10; 1:5; 1:2) and to G.A standards.

• Good level of AutoCAD is essential.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of Sketch-Up.
• Strong free-hand sketching skills.
• Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Rhino is advantageous.
• Experience with Revit and BIM procedures, specifically:
• Navigating federated Revit models to understand design status.
• Producing drawings (plans, elevations) from model for internal review.
• Coordinating with external BIM consultants.

• Problem solver/creative solutions.
• Eye for colour and materials.
• Strong technical and construction knowledge.
• Work well under pressure and to timelines, while supporting the wider team.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.

Note: This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. G.A Design International reserves the right to review this definition periodically and, if necessary, update, extend or reduce the above outlined role & responsibilities. Any major changes will be discussed with the employee.