Design Associate

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About the Role

• The Design Associate will contribute by:
• Possess relevant work experience from Europe. This is essential for the role.
• Assisting with all aspects of design development, that is led by the Creative Designer.
• Assisting and taking lead on site visits for relevant projects, ensuring end to end communication and responsibility for all aspects of the project.
• Taking lead for sourcing, procurement/purchasing lists and share with clients. Assist as required.
• Preparing design proposals with the Creative Designer, to submit to clients and otherwise.
• Actively coordinate and liaise with suppliers, vendors and clients. There will be some communication with contractors for relevant items like samples and project materials.
• Manage and maintain client and company budget lists per project, to ensure compliance.
• Assist in selection and finalization of furniture, fixtures, finishes, appliances and materials that meets the project's goals. Prepare and source samples as necessary.
• Taking lead in meeting preparation, post-meeting notes, being able to attend meetings as needed. Sharing meeting notes with all relevant parties.
• Sending out a weekly report to all active clients, summing up the week’s progress and upcoming progress.
• Helping with content for social media.
• Introduce fresh concepts that are aligned with TNC values, without submitting to current trends.

Role Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in either Interior Design or Architecture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, while meeting time and budget constraints.
• An enthusiastic and dedicated work ethic.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Indesign, AutoCAD, Enscape etc.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and time management.
• Strong conceptual design skills to be able to pull together presentations.
• Maintain project programs and deliverables.
• Technical knowledge and ability to developing design and take the design through to documentation.