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Concept Development Designer
CC Head Office - Architecture
Full Time
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Concept Development Designer
CC Head Office - Architecture

Full Time
Coins Icon Competitive salary
Skills
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Description

Criterion Capital is a multi-billion-pound, family-owned, entrepreneurial private property company. Due to expansion, the Architectural Department is seeking to recruit an  Concept Development Designer who will be a key part of the broader Architectural and Development team, supporting the design and planning processes across various projects.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role of a Concept Development Designer is to enhance all design concepts and consolidate the Zedwell Design Guidance through a 360-degree approach.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Liaise with Hotel Operations, In-house Design, and Construction teams.
  • Understand the Zedwell hotel brand and branding research conducted to date.
  • Review the concepts developed so far and apply lessons learned.
  • Research the latest trends and developments in the hospitality industry to ensure the concepts are future-proof.
  • Improve the concept designs for the following room typologies:
  • Capsule
  • Cocoon
  • Crib
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, schedules, and visuals to illustrate the concept proposals.
  • Lead the development and improvement of digital and physical prototypes for the various concepts.
  • Develop the Zedwell Design Guidance in line with the Brand Strategy, covering areas such as:
  • Core design principles
  • Guest journey
  • Room types
  • Wayfinding
  • M&E principles
  • Assist the In-house design team in preparing a robust briefing pack for each development, coordinating with operations departments and obtaining stakeholder sign-off.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager as may be reasonably required from time to time, beyond the usual scope of work.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level and character of the work, as required within the company.



SKILLS

  • Architecture or Interior Design qualification.
  • Experience in affordable hospitality.
  • Experience in space planning/compact living spaces (e.g. yacht cabins, hostels, hotels).
  • Experience in experiential design.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge in preparing CGI and Virtual Reality.
  • Understanding of design sequences and construction systems for the hospitality sector.
  • Familiarity with the design process at pre-construction and construction stages, working with a main contractor or developer.
  • Understanding of key design principles such as M&E design parameters, disability, fire, and acoustic requirements.
  • Good people management and negotiation skills.
  • A positive, problem-solving attitude and innovative thinking.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and reliable.
  • Commercially aware.
  • IT skills: MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Lightroom), and any software for producing CGI and Virtual Reality.

Criterion Capital is a multi-billion-pound, family-owned, entrepreneurial private property company. Due to expansion, the Architectural Department is seeking to recruit an  Concept Development Designer who will be a key part of the broader Architectural and Development team, supporting the design and planning processes across various projects.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role of a Concept Development Designer is to enhance all design concepts and consolidate the Zedwell Design Guidance through a 360-degree approach.



KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Liaise with Hotel Operations, In-house Design, and Construction teams.
  • Understand the Zedwell hotel brand and branding research conducted to date.
  • Review the concepts developed so far and apply lessons learned.
  • Research the latest trends and developments in the hospitality industry to ensure the concepts are future-proof.
  • Improve the concept designs for the following room typologies:
  • Capsule
  • Cocoon
  • Crib
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, schedules, and visuals to illustrate the concept proposals.
  • Lead the development and improvement of digital and physical prototypes for the various concepts.
  • Develop the Zedwell Design Guidance in line with the Brand Strategy, covering areas such as:
  • Core design principles
  • Guest journey
  • Room types
  • Wayfinding
  • M&E principles
  • Assist the In-house design team in preparing a robust briefing pack for each development, coordinating with operations departments and obtaining stakeholder sign-off.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager as may be reasonably required from time to time, beyond the usual scope of work.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level and character of the work, as required within the company.



SKILLS

  • Architecture or Interior Design qualification.
  • Experience in affordable hospitality.
  • Experience in space planning/compact living spaces (e.g. yacht cabins, hostels, hotels).
  • Experience in experiential design.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge in preparing CGI and Virtual Reality.
  • Understanding of design sequences and construction systems for the hospitality sector.
  • Familiarity with the design process at pre-construction and construction stages, working with a main contractor or developer.
  • Understanding of key design principles such as M&E design parameters, disability, fire, and acoustic requirements.
  • Good people management and negotiation skills.
  • A positive, problem-solving attitude and innovative thinking.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and reliable.
  • Commercially aware.
  • IT skills: MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Lightroom), and any software for producing CGI and Virtual Reality.