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Workplace Designer Based Accrington / Manchester City Centre (Can be full time Accrington or split role between the 2 x sites) Negotiable Salary Excellent Benefits. We currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Workplace Designer to join a busy and exciting Workplace Design and Planning team. The main emphasis is developing the design brief from initial client meeting, producing technical space plan and layouts, the detailing up of a room, fittings and accessories. Producing 3D visuals for presentation purposes and visiting clients alongside sales managers to communicate design layout concept. The Role: Design and create accurate, detailed workplace and office space planning in Vectorworks for a diverse range of clients, providing solutions to design problems and generate design alternatives. Prepare project specifications for quotation, including design concept, material selection and space planning. Initiate research activities in accordance to project requirements. Produce presentations, briefing documents and concept design packs for review, discussion and feedback. Collection and analyses of data and requirements collated from stakeholders and analyse this to create layout plans or briefing documents. Collating briefing information and directing consultants from concept design to site delivery by anticipating business requirements. Collaborating with internal functions on planning and implementing office occupation and moves. Build strong relationships with Internal departments, Sales Managers and Customers to ensure high levels of service. Acting as primary design interface with clients and attend client & site meetings as required. The Person: Proven experience of space planning / design working on commercial projects. Able to develop knowledge of commercial office furniture products and interior design trends. Ability to handle multiple competing deadlines and able to prioritise accordingly. Ability to gather, create, investigate and interpret complex documents. Work well under pressure, manage own time to meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Up to date knowledge of the latest workplace trends. Influential personality with strong ability to build business relationships with Internal stakeholders and customers. Client-facing and on-site experience. Excellent communication & presentation skills. Proficient with AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Adobe suites. Vectorworks experience is strongly preferred. Interior Design degree or similar. Working Hours: Office based hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday, 9.00am - 2.30pm. Benefits Include: Contributory Pension Scheme 24 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Ongoing Personal Development and support Personal Company Medical Plan Bright Ideas Scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee of Quarter / Year Award Free Life Assurance Social Events