senior designer - Hiring Now Lisboa

senior designer - Hiring Now
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

We are searching for a creative senior designer to join our diverse team at Made In Situ in Lisboa.

Growing your career as a Full Time senior designer is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.

If you are strong in leadership, adaptability and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of senior designer at Made In Situ today!

SENIOR DESIGNER

Oriented towards craftsmanship and
- end construction.

Mission: 12 months renewable contract

Office location: Lisbon (Tv. do Rosário 16, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal)

Prerequisites: Fluent Portuguese and English

Start of the 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
- 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
- building of objects and furniture on various projects, including
- on collaborative work with craftspeople. 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
- 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
- up with the artisans.

1. Design:
   
   Drive design intent and development phases for object and furniture collections
   
   – Lead effective research
   
   – 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
   - 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 other 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 &
- oriented

– Self-starter & team player

– Curious, creative, and
- minded

– Passion for craftsmanship and
- end design

– Ability to cope with pressure and short deadlines and to work on numerous projects at the same time

Benefits of working as a senior designer in Lisboa:

• Learning opportunities
• Company offers career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary

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