Designer

This position is for a designer with a high level of input and responsibility, participating from the beginning of a project through to completion, based in our Frankfurt office.

Tsunami Axis is one of Europe’s largest furniture dealer consultants, specialising in delivering large-scale office furnishing projects helping to create spaces that transform the way people work. With our three EU and five UK locations we service our customers across the EMEA region. Our service to our clients and their professional teams is built upon specialist knowledge and deep product expertise, giving choice, diversity and sustainable solutions. With a broad customer base made up of global corporations within the private sector as well as local and central Government clients, our track record is second to none.

The role requires a designer with experience in the commercial market and who is well versed in the rollout of projects, varying from large consultancy accounts to smaller direct clients. This is a client facing role which requires a designer who is able to manage and engage with the client/architects in a proactive manner. With such an interesting range of clients, new opportunities for learning and problem solving are always unique. The designer will also undertake accompanying tasks such as: space planning, managing the incoming and outgoing of drawings to clients/architects technical drawings, visuals, take offs, supporting presentational documents and occasionally supporting a tender submission.

The role will involve running multiple projects simultaneously and working within tight deadlines, therefore strong organisational skills are crucial. You will need an awareness of the furniture manufacturers which Tsunami Axis work alongside and be interested in sourcing and finding new product releases that could be useful for our clients.

Primary Tasks

• Presentation work to include proposal packs, specification packs
• Space planning and installation
• Technical drawings and take offs
• Managing and co-ordinating the overall design process from the brief, to the final install, ensuring correct design support is provided throughout
• Visualisation and graphics for client presentations
• Everyday design support for the London office

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Background and experience within Commercial Office Design beneficial
• CAD experience essential
• Comfortable and confident in presenting to clients
• Demonstrated assertive, self-starting approach
• Problem solving mindset and eagerness show initiative
• Efficient time management, running multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated high personal performance standards, the desire and ability to continuously learn
• Have technical understanding of current space planning regulations for install purposes
• A high level of passion, energy, enthusiasm and creativity is essential
• Keen eye for detail and excellent proofing skills
• Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance

Software – Essential & Beneficial:

• AutoCAD – 2D & 3D
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• SketchUp and/or 3Ds Max + VRay
• CET Designer (Beneficial)
• P-Con (Beneficial)

Designer is a permanent, full-time position in our Frankfurt office with flexible, hybrid working available (after a probation period). Tsunami Axis is a supportive, fun and collaborative network of colleagues working in a fast-paced design environment. Our talented people are passionate, creative and friendly, and are committed to making an impact. Our promise is to support you, give you meaningful challenges, and make your time with us worthwhile, wherever your career takes you. We offer a competitive salary, a company profit share bonus and benefits.