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🤐 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦! 🤐 Read this if you're a...   1. Interior Designer/Architect 2. Technical Designer 3. FFE Specialist 4. 3D visualizer 5. Architect 6. Urban/Masterplanner Many of you work with leading companies, have an amazing work history, and create fantastic designs for your #clients, so why do you struggle to market yourself when it comes to your career...? As a former Design Manager it's pretty frustrating to see people struggle... This is by no means exactly what all #employers want to see; however, based on the successful applicants we've placed last year and my 10 years in design, this is what it may look like. If it's for a technical role you may want to include more CAD drawings etc - High quality images are preferred. Also, keep in mind that your #portfolio will vary from business to #business, position to #position, and person to #person. A good portfolio should be:    1. #Minimal / #Concise 2. #Relevant / #Structured   3. #Visual / #Creative 4. #Informative / #Technical 5. #Personal / #Tailored     🙌 Do you wish to stand out from the crowd and attract a recruiter's attention? ☝ For design roles, we look at your portfolio first and then your resume. ✌ You have one chance to impress; do it the first time around! 🤘 Your portfolio is a reflection of your ability and personality 🖖 Submit a document, that you'd be happy to share as a client submission 🖐 Be creative; this is 99% of your job

This week I've been reviewing hundreds of applications, both CVs and portfolios in combination and I've noticed something I haven't mentioned before that you should be aware of if you're looking for a job right now.... . . . . It's a common theme for CVs and Portfolios to completely mismatch Title - "Interior Designer" on their CV.... portfolio only contains 3D renders and no mood boards, design sketches, furniture selections, FF&E examples, etc Conclusion - You're a 3D visualiser Title - "Design Architect" on their CV... portfolio contains technical drawings and no design sketches, concept thoughts, variations and how that individual came to finalise either design ideas Conclusion - You're a Technical Architect Title - "Project Architect" on their CV... portfolio contains landscape plans, plants, hard and soft landscapes Conclusion - You work in landscape Title - "Interior Designer/Landscape Architect/Civil Engineer on their CV... portfolio... pfff I don't know where to start on this one. Conclusion - If you don't know what you do, I can't help Oh and the best one.... Title - "Interior Designer" throughout their CV.... portfolio "social media designer" If you're not sure what you do or where you're going in your career you can't rely on a hiring manager or recruiter to work it out unless you present the right information to those individuals Get clear about what you do and present your CV and Portfolio accordingly #gethiredme #jobsearch #jobseeker #cvwriting #cvtips #portfolio #portfoliodesign #aerecruitment

Designers, creative directors, project managers and contractors! Coming out of a busy few weeks is a good time for me to reflect on the clients and projects I’m grateful to have worked on recently. During December and January I’ve had the opportunity to work freelance on some exciting projects across the #brandexperience, #eventdesign and #exhibitiondesign spaces, details of which I can’t share just yet due to client confidentiality. More on these a bit later. It's no secret that projects in this sector will often be ever shifting and fast moving from design concept right through to production and install. Eleventh hour revisions or design challenges are not uncommon, and CAD drawings will often be required at very short notice for a tight build or install window. Pre-empting and addressing design or production challenges at the onset will ensure quick but accurate and technically buildable CAD drawings. This is where my 12 years of technical experience and ability to CAD design and detail, on my feet so to speak, become highly valuable. Designers, creative directors, project managers and contractors! Looking ahead to February and March I have a availability opening up for any requirements you might have for CAD draughting or design development whether in brand experiences, events, exhibitions, museum or interior fit-outs. If you a potential project in the pipeline I’d love to hear from you, I’m confident I can help you and add value. #2ddesign #caddesign #caddrafting #exhibitiondesign #londoninteriors #interiordesign #eventdesign #brandexperience #fitoutcontractor #fitoutinteriors #museumdesign #designdetails #designdevelopment

New Post: Commercial and Industrial Designers - https://lnkd.in/e4-rwsSx and Industrial Designers are innovative professionals who blend creativity with functionality to design products and spaces that enhance the way we live and work. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the roles, responsibilities, skills, and requirements that define this dynamic occupation. Sample of Reported Job Titles: Occupational Information: Tasks: Technology Software: Tools Used:…

New Post: Commercial and Industrial Designers - https://lnkd.in/eKHqBXwX and Industrial Designers are innovative professionals who blend creativity with functionality to design products and spaces that enhance the way we live and work. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the roles, responsibilities, skills, and requirements that define this dynamic occupation. Sample of Reported Job Titles: Occupational Information: Tasks: Technology Software: Tools Used:…

◙ 𝑫𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌. ◙ 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔. ◙ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄.     𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑹 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍     𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes, cover letters, and references to [𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕@𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒓𝒎.𝒄𝒐𝒎] Please include "𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏" in the subject line.     Responsibilities: Drafting and Design: Create detailed interior design drawings, plans, elevations, and sections using Lumion, SketchUp, Enscape, and Revit ensuring accuracy, precision, and adherence to industry standards. Collaboration: Collaborate with interior designers, architects, and other team members to understand project requirements and incorporate design changes. Material and Product Selection: Assist in the selection of materials, fixtures, and furnishings, and incorporate them into design plans. Code and Regulation Compliance: Ensure that design plans comply with building codes, regulations, and zoning requirements. Documentation: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including floor plans, construction details, finish schedules, and specifications. Visualization: Create 2D and 3D renderings to help clients and team members visualize design concepts. Technical Problem Solving: Resolve technical issues related to design, space layout, and construction methods. Quality Control: Review and cross-check drawings and plans for accuracy and completeness. Communication: Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.         #DareResourceHirings #InteriorDraftsmanHiring #Recruitment #Applynow

Sometimes there is a misconception that I just put pretty things in place, but in truth I am… An Artist, a Project Manager, a Consultant, a Building Inspector, a Customer Service Representative, a Business Owner, a Fashion Designer, a Psychologist, a Magician, an Architect, and probably a whole host of other professions. “Interior Designer” can be quite a vague title. Anyone who gives their home a makeover might call themselves one. That's the difference. I don't just make pretty spaces; I create experiences. Everything I do has a profound psychological, physiological, and ergonomic reason behind it. Perhaps I'm more of a "Psychological Space Transformer," an "Emotional Environment Designer," or an “Interior Architect.“ Do any of you face similar challenges in your work?

Sometimes there is a misconception that I just put pretty things in place, but in truth I am… An Artist, a Project Manager, a Consultant, a Building Inspector, a Customer Service Representative, a Business Owner, a Fashion Designer, a Psychologist, a Magician, an Architect, and probably a whole host of other professions. “Interior Designer” can be quite a vague title. Anyone who gives their home a makeover might call themselves one. That's the difference. I don't just make pretty spaces; I create experiences. Everything I do has a profound psychological, physiological, and ergonomic reason behind it. Perhaps I'm more of a "Psychological Space Transformer," an "Emotional Environment Designer," or an “Interior Architect.“ Do any of you face similar challenges in your work?

Meet Robin Barkley 👋🏼   Two years ago, Robin joined our team as a Graphic Designer in our Hillsborough office. Based within our Interior Fit-Out division, Robin is passionate about bringing the GRAHAM brand to life through creative expression and story-telling. His exceptional problem-solving skills, and proactivity towards tasks make him a valuable member of the team.   To #GetToKnow #TeamGRAHAM a bit better, we asked Robin 5 questions:    ✅ What duties does your role consist of? “My role consists of developing creative ideas and concepts for external and internal communications collateral. My key responsibilities are to produce finished design work for the fit-out team, ranging of work winning/bid design concepts and communications.” ✅ What is your favourite part of your role? “The creative freedom and expression where I can bring a new idea into a visual reality.” ✅ If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would you say? “Reliable, friendly, and most importantly… creative!” ✅ What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.” ✅ Where do you see yourself in five years? “In five years, I’d like to see myself to be a more versatile designer, seamlessly blending creative with strategic thinking in a more senior role. My aim is to contribute to projects that not only push creative boundaries but stay engaged with the ever-evolving industry, technologies, and trends.”   #InteriorFitOut #EmployeeRecognition #DeliveringLastingImpact

Attention Technical Professionals! CV Tip Alert - Don't forget to include your portfolio for roles like graphics designers, interior designers or architects in the CV or application. This can unfortunately lead to the profiles being excluded from consideration. - Keep your contact info (Mobile number & Email) up to date for seamless communication with hiring teams. #CVTips