INTERIOR DESIGNER VACANCY IN KENYA

JOB TITLE: Interior Designer JOB
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NUMBER OF POSITIONS OPEN: 1
REPORTS TO:
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya CLOSING
DATE: Open Until Filled

Summary
Our client is a hardware (tools,
building materials, industrial
equipment) and home-ware (garden
and home accessories) super store.
They are looking for an individual
who has a background in
architecture and interior design.
Excellent communicator, quick and
thorough thinker, sales skills (can
convince a client to buy) and most
importantly can handle advisory
(specify) roles in construction. This is
a customer facing job and the role
requires an individual who will be
able to carry out client needs
assessment, advise the client and
ensure that the fulfillment to the
same is met.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To plan, design and supervise
major renovations, remodeling and
additions.
* Taking client briefs, and assembling
client information for design
development.
*Participating in design
conceptualization process and
preparation of all presentation
materials.
* To prepare estimates for each
design projects
* To leverage industry and business
knowledge to create demand and
persuade through the development
and presentation of compelling
designs and purchasing rationales.
* To prepare and implement a
departmental plan and business
module with the support of a
marketing representative to grow the
department.
* Prepare production information for
projects (working drawings and
schedules)
* General project administration and
documentation
* Collaborate with the administration
team in the upkeep of all reference
materials (samples, library)
* Carry out any other supporting
duties as required by the company

EDUCATION, REQUIRMENTS AND
EXPERIENCE
* A Degree in Business or B.A.
(Hons) Interior Design, B Landscape
Architecture
* 2 years’ relevant work experience
* Considerable knowledge of the
practices and principals of interior
design.
* Considerable knowledge of the
practices and principals of landscape
architecture
*Skill in designing interior
alterations, renovations, and
implementation of new layouts.
* Have strong business development
and client relationship skills
* Considerable knowledge of the
preparation of proposals and
specifications for interior design
work.
* Knowledge of CAD programs

KEY COMPETENCIES
* Excellent communicator, quick and
thorough thinker, sales skills (able to
convince a client to buy) and most
importantly handle advisory (specific)
roles in construction
* Artistic ability and style
* Excellent interpersonal and
negotiation skills
* Team player and strong leadership
and organization skills
* Planning and facilitation skills
* Analytical and strategic abilities
* Ability to manage complex projects
* Computer literacy and familiarity
with standard office computer
applications
*Ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines
* Customer and Personal Service —
Knowledge of principles and
processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes
customer needs assessment, meeting
quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction.
* Design — Knowledge of design
techniques, tools, and principles
involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings,
and models.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates holding the
necessary requirements, good
performance and / or references are
encouraged to apply with detailed
CVs, inclusive of names and contacts
of 3 referees, current telephone
number and email address by :
Sending CV’s to
recruiter@personnelresource.com

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted. “Personnel Resource is an
equal opportunity employer”