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KAI Interiors is an award-winning, female-led London design company specialising in exceptional hospitality, residential, wellbeing, and workspace projects. Our Mission is to design inspiring spaces that cultivate social connection and collective wellbeing. Our Values Our values are a key component to attracting people we love working with. They are the guiding principles for how KAI Interiors operates and what we stand for. SYNERGY Thriving on connections to deliver exceptional, client-focused solutions. By fostering strong partnerships, we provide exceptional, tailored solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs. COLLABORATION Kindness, sincerity, and a proactive mindset are the hallmarks of this team that puts the collective before individual egos. CURIOSITY Curiosity encourages exploration of unconventional materials, innovative layouts, and unexpected design solutions that elevate a space beyond the ordinary. LONGEVITY Our design approach is strategic and focused on sustainability, ensuring that your interior is built to last and has longevity. Key Responsibilities: Meeting potential new clients and carrying out initial consultation and converting leads. Creating fee estimates ensuring you have taken on board previous learnings from time tracking. Design Development: Lead the conceptualisation and development of interior design projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and project goals. Business development ideas- constantly considering how we can grow, better streamline and become a more profitable business. Managing the team and their workload, ensuring everyone has a solid work life balance. Discussing Monthly monetary targets with Director and considering project timelines to hit them and workload. Team training sessions- considering what we need to be better and more effective. Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their vision, preferences, and requirements; present design proposals and revisions effectively. Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate design concepts with structural and technical requirements. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-weight designers, fostering their professional growth and skill development. Research & Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, materials, technologies, and sustainable practices to inform design decisions. Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and presentations using design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp etc). Carefully checking team drawings for errors. Site Visits: Conduct site visits to monitor project progress and ensure adherence to design specifications. End of project reviews: Checking products are all correct in line with the schedule, overall review of profitability and time tracking. Project administration ensuring our processes are implemented with the team and followed. Recruitment of new team members: Supporting in interviews Correspondence with office manager ensuring project invoices are sent out on time. Updating and researching systems and softwares that can enable team to work more efficiently. Software Advanced skills in using CAD software fluently, 2D and 3D Experience in PhotoShop, Indesign, SketchUp, and MS Office Experience Minimum of 6 years of experience in Hospitality Interior Design History of employment within the hospitality sector advantageous [bartending or floor staff, operations for example] Strong skills in Space Planning and Construction Drawings Experience in Interior Design, including concept development and design documentation, lighting design and styling Knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing, and scheduling) Experienced in presenting designs to large rooms of people and managing clients and contractors You Self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback Ability to manage time, generate/manage schedules, and work flow of projects efficiently Quality experience dealing with contractors, sub-teams on site, including Architects and Engineers Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and visual. Exceptional attention to detail Ability to understand and generate plans creatively. Good communication skills & ability to present at a high level. Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Responsibilities Proactive about managing internal deadlines and standards of design Visualization and explanation of concepts to others Developing detailed designs and choosing materials Delivering design with a strong narrative linked to brand ideals Working in both 2D and 3D to communicate design intent Preparing visual packages for visual artists Managing the creative process on assigned spaces through to finished CGI Join the KAI Interiors Family If you are a motivated, driven, and a passionate individual with a keen eye for design and a desire to push boundaries, we want to hear from you. We want someone who is full of energy and eager to lead a team of designers and grow the business with us. At KAI Interiors, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio and salary expectations to our info email. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic and forward-thinking team. Please note this position is office based in Hackney, London. Do not apply if you are looking for hybrid working. Thank you
Key Responsibilities: Management & Leadership Manage a team that includes machine operators and a quality controller. Recruit and train machinists for the production line. Monitor employee performance, provide feedback and conduct regular performance evaluations. Organise and lead training days for the team. Ensure a great team dynamic, motivating everyone to meet deadlines and work collaboratively. Production & Quality Control Oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio, including managing sampling and production schedules. Ensure samples and production orders are made to the highest quality standards, on time, and within budget. Check in-line quality to ensure consistency in production and finished garments. Resolve any construction issues at the PPS (Pre-Production Sample) stage. Implement and maintain quality control standards, ensuring all products meet customer specifications and industry regulations. Operational Excellence Monitor production processes to identify and implement opportunities for improvement. Ensure all bundles sent to machinists have the correct trims and materials to prevent lost time. Conduct regular housekeeping to maintain a tidy and organised studio floor. Plan and allocate resources efficiently to optimise production schedules. Select, maintain and organise the repair of all equipment and machinery. Accountability: You will be directly accountable for: The timely completion and delivery of all project deadlines. The consistent quality of all products. Controlling garment production costs. Minimising the number of repairs and recuts. Ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed. Qualifications: At least 15 years of experience in garment manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of garment production processes, from machinery to construction. Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and resolve production issues. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a bonus. You will report to the Operations Manager. Day-to-Day Tasks Management & Leadership Walk the atelier floor regularly to monitor staff performance. Provide clear and accurate information to machinists. Communicate with senior management about production progress and challenges. Review workers' performance and identify training needs. Production & Quality Control Make high-quality samples and PPS (Pre-Production Samples) on time and within budget. Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency. Implement and maintain quality standards on all products. Check garments for any quality issues before they leave the studio. Resolve any construction issues that arise during the PPS stage. Ensure machinists have the correct trims and materials. Operational Planning Plan and organise your day and week to manage competing priorities. Select the right resources for each operation to maximise efficiency. Be proactive in identifying and resolving production issues before they cause delays. Ensure all team members adhere to health and safety guidelines. Take responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all studio equipment and machinery. Success Metrics The Floor Manager's day is a dynamic blend of planning, hands-on problem-solving, and team leadership to ensure the atelier runs smoothly. Planning: You’ll work with the Operations Manager to plan the upcoming week's workload, with a focus on preparing the next day's schedule the day before. Problem-Solving: You'll be actively involved on the floor, providing guidance and showing machinists how to efficiently work through any technical challenges that arise with a specific style. Efficiency: You’ll be continuously monitoring production times, communicating budgeted hours to the team and keeping work on track to prevent projects from running over time. Quality: You'll conduct regular quality checks to identify potential issues early. You'll also work directly with the Quality Controller to ensure all garments meet our standards and get machinists to rectify any issues immediately. Manage Machinists: You’ll conduct performance reviews, offer training where needed and keep management informed on the team's progress. What Success Looks Like Success in this role is not just about meeting deadlines; it's about fostering a high-performing, efficient, and collaborative environment. Financial Performance: The overall budgeted time for each style is consistently met or beaten, leading to improved profitability. Increased Output: Items move through the studio quickly, allowing the team to increase output without sacrificing quality. Quality & Accountability: The number of repairs is minimised, and the team takes ownership of fixing any issues on their own time. Team Synergy: Everyone works together toward the same goals, actively helping each other out. Organisational Excellence: The atelier operates as a highly efficient and organised environment, reflecting a clear sense of order and purpose.