Designer for Furniture / Styling Team – Johnson Naylor – London

Johnson Naylor is an interior architecture and design practice based in Clerkenwell, London. Founded in 1990 by Brian Johnson and Fiona Naylor, we have developed a reputation for delivering inventive, contextual and elegant design. Working from first principles, our approach is collaborative, rational and open.

We are looking for an experienced designer to join our furniture and styling team.

This team is responsible for the design and selection of loose furniture, window dressing and styling elements for the majority of projects at Johnson Naylor. These projects include show flats and marketing suites, private apartments, small offices. The team also manages the design and selection of furniture collections. The work is both interesting and varied.

A design sensibility and a knowledge of contemporary furniture, fabrics and suppliers is essential. This is a client facing role, so the ability to communicate personally and via design presentations is important.

Key responsibilities will include:

client briefing
concept design and presentation
budget cost planning
product research and selection – furniture, fabrics
liaison with suppliers
ordering
delivery and installation logistics
site supervision of installation team
resolving aftercare issues

You will need to be confident liaising with:

clients
project managers
furniture manufacturers and suppliers
fabric suppliers
specialist suppliers (joinery, curtains, art)
logistics companies – delivery and installation
building managers
sub contractors

It is essential that you are able to use Adobe InDesign for creating presentations. CAD software skills are not a requirement but would be beneficial.

www.johnsonnaylor.co.uk

How to apply

If you are interested in this role please send your covering letter, portfolio and CV to recruitment@johnsonnaylor.co.uk. Please include your availability and salary expectations.

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