Graphic Designer - Interior Design

Omrania creates high-performance interior environments that embody the visions, brand identities, and corporate cultures of our clients.  We encourage a highly collaborative work environment because we believe that the best interior design is the result of shared research and resources. Our ability to focus on the smallest details without losing sight of the big picture ensures that we exceed our client’s expectations.

This role is normally performed by Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer with about 3 to 5 year of post-graduation experience.

As part of a multi-disciplinary project design team, responsibilities will involve translating design concepts into visual representations that aid in communication and decision making and project realization.  The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will enhance presentations, proposals and client interactions, bridging the gap between vision and the final output of design reports from concept ideation to final design development. The appointment will entail assisting the interior design team in the preparation of reports and also BD documentation.

The Graphic Designer role is undertaken by professional staff with this designation in the firm.

Primary Objectives of the Role:

• To manage the execution of reports across projects and deliver such in a timely manner.
• To manage the execution of BD & RFP documents and deliver such in a timely manner.
• To on occasion provide graphic designs for reports in the creation of a form of branding/logo to support our efforts in the delivery of BD/RFPs or projects.
• Provides support to the interior design team and management staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Essential knowledge of working within an Interior Design or Architecture practice to assist in the delivery of design reports with production of indesign documentation, with a highly skilled knowledge of indesign and efficient output management.
• Provides research and input in the concept creation of design reports
• Performs original graphic design concepts/diagrams in the support of report outputs
• Provides assistance for the team and mentoring in their output of reports where work is shared across team members and projects.
• Has an excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite, as well as indesign, photoshop and illustrator etc.  Some knowledge of Animation and video creation a bonus.
• Excellent knowledge of text and font usage and ideation to produce and curate a beautiful graphic output.  Excellent content creation and knowledge of curating text to suit design output.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details and how to shape documents so that they are clear and communicate the design narrative effectively.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines, a core ability to work together with a team, bridging across design outputs.
• Knowledge of mapping out their timeline to ensure deliverability and finding creative solutions.
• A strong portfolio of similar exemplars from a background working in design practices.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends in design and graphic design, AI, visualization tools, communication tools to augment our output in keeping with innovation and competitive requirements.
• This role may require some customer facing responsibilities, presenting graphic or branding concepts should we be required to provide a branding output for particular projects (hospitality, residential). 
• Knowledge of wayfinding and branding design a bonus providing support and ability to deliver such designs in support of project output.

Accountabilities

• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer reports to the Senior Interior Designer and Head of Department.
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer consults with the Senior Interior Designer on the actions they are taking and must always seek Senior Interior Designer approval prior to taking action that might commit the firm beyond the appointment and agreed graphic design output.

Skills/Qualifications

• Proficiency in Graphic Design softwares, Adobe Suite a must.
• Degree in Graphic Design
• 3+ Years of experience in architectural or graphic design within industry with a strong portfolio
• Industry knowledge, design principles, experience in large scale architectural/interiors projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of optimization or implementing innovative graphic design solutions
• Published work in architecture publications a plus
• Content/text curation in support of report output
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will be fluent in English.  Proficiency in several languages a bonus.

Performance Requirement

• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will work well in a collaborative team environment. Self-motivation, a flexible approach and the ability to work within a multi-cultural environment are all qualities important to making a success of the position.
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will be proactive, use initiative and have the ability to work autonomously, whilst maintaining communication with the team and keeping them updated on progress.
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will be comfortable stepping up and taking action when needs arise.
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will be flexible and open to new ideas and feedback
• The Architectural/Interior Graphic Designer will be an ‘I have a possible solution’ rather than an ‘I have a problem’ type of person
• Display openness and enjoyment in sharing knowledge with others and watching them grow.

Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery of high quality graphic design product output as outlined in an efficient and timely manner, taking responsibility for their output.
• Relationship with the Omrania Team.
• Communication with Team members, Senior Interior Designer and Management.