SENIOR DESIGNER - CARGA DE TRABALHOS

senior designer oriented towards craftmanship and high-end construction.
mission 12 months renewable contract office location.
lisboa (tv.
do rosário lisboa, portugal) prerequisites.
fluent portuguese and english start of contract.
asap context we are at a pivotal moment in the development of the studio and a very highly committed and autonomous person is needed to join the lisbon-based team to be part of the “made in situ” adventures.
we are looking for a senior designer who enjoys working in a high-energy environment on exciting projects of both concept and function.
we are not targeting the typical profile of an industrial designer but a designer who can juggle workshop management, the challenges of craftsmanship, manual work while using their proven design skills to bring the collections to life.
missions.
design, development and hand-building of objects and furniture on various projects, including hands-on collaborative work with craftsmen.
key position where you are expected to be agile and resilient in all circumstances while keeping the quality/demand of the projects in mind.
ability to bounce back, to be a strong self-starter and team player.
key responsibilities.
in charge of several collections by made in situ, from initial design to final production and delivery, with regular follow-up with the craftsmen.
1 – design drive design intent and development phases for object and furniture collections – lead effective researches – produce study models in volume (mockups, prototypes) – produce sketches, drawing plans, 3d renderings 2 – lead production proactively lead the production process for several projects at the same time – build, maintain and manage relationships with artisans – supervise/follow up the manufacturing pieces when needed with several players – deliver accurate and well-fitting plans to support the work of the craftsmen 3 – workshop supervisor – supervise the management of the workshop’s stocks and tools with the help of our administrative responsible and the studio manager – find technical solutions and help design the future scenography of the gallery (displays to showcase the collections at openings and others events) – build prototypes to validate the pieces of the future collections – be crafty and precise with your hands to meet the occasional needs of the studio and side projects that require direct visualization knowledge/skills academic.
▪ diploma from a design school ▪ at least 5 years of experience in a working design studio ▪ fluent portuguese and english both written & spoken, french is a plus ▪ good knowledge of photoshop, illustrator, rhino,+3ds max software or cinema 4d – expertise in production management, used to be in touch with artisans, producers or manufacturers – a reliable builder, skillful and resourceful with manual work – solid technical background with a strong sense of details – good understanding and assimilation of a creative language profile – autonomous with good time management skills – agile & solution-oriented – self-starter & team player – curious, creative, and open-minded – passion for craftsmanship and high-end design – ability to cope with pressure and short deadlines and to work on numerous projects at the same time