Architect at HRbreakoutRoom

HRbreakoutRoom - Our client in the furniture production industry is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Architect

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• In this role, you will be responsible for creating designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments by sketching and creating blueprints, prototypes and models for production through the use computer-aided design (CAD) programs.
• Design architects use their specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design furniture’s that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.
• They stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting their plans according to budget constraints, manufacturer or client needs. As such, they operate as part of an overall project design team, working closely with a range of manufacturing professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and maintain a working knowledge of trends and new developments in the interior design and architecture worlds.
• Generate sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes.
• Designs interior spaces, including permanent architectural details and temporary elements.
• Selects design strategies and colour palettes to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments.
• Prepare detailed final designs.
• Find ways to improve furniture items already manufactured.
• Discuss designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers.
• Select suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles.
• Liaise with craftsmen or production department team about the process of construction ormanufacture.
• Establishes project timelines, coordinates work activity and estimate project costs.
• Conferring with production, design, and sales personnel to obtain design suggestions and customer orders.
• Sketching freehand design of article.
• Obtaining approval from customer, or authorised company officials.
• Preparing of blueprints containing manufacturing specifications, such as dimensions, wood type, and upholstery fabrics to be used in manufacturing article.
• Designing custom pieces or styles according to specific period or country.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• B.Sc degree in Architecture or any relating field such as Furniture technology, Furniture Design and Making, Product & Furniture Design.
• 2 - 5 years of proven experience in architecture or furniture manufacturing.
• Sound experience in 2D and 3D designs.
• Sound experience in the use of AUTOCAD.
• Ability to create a CUTLIST.
• Experience in SKETCHUP, REVIT, MAXCUT will be an advantage.
• A portfolio of your work is required.

Salary
N140,000 - N170,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2022.