Senior Technical Designer

Kristina Zanic Consultants is Hiring!

Kristina Zanic Consultants delivers on promises with originality, quality and style. No creation is too small or large to warrant the respect and attention to detail and the commitment to deliver outstanding results every time. The Company places emphasis on five key values, they are: Visionary, Integrity, Flexible, Empowering and Passionate.

The Senior Technical Designer (STD) involved in the development/documentation and post-contract phases of a design project and includes the quality review of all ID drawings for new design or renovation of internal spaces, including demolition, structural alterations, FF&E, lighting, and general design detailing. Designs are produced for hospitality, commercial, leisure, and residential projects.

The Senior Technical Designer works with the design team to ensure the quality of drawings and details are prepared for all development and documentation packages. The role will also extend to site coordination and management of specific projects where shop drawings are to be reviewed, material samples to be approved, and quality reviews at the site including any inspections/material approvals/snagging reports, etc. The ultimate goal is to ensure the projects are executed to the quality expected by KZC.

Senior Technical Designers reviews operator brand standards, local authority guidelines and reviews quality checks of the design drawings, shop drawings, and specifications prepared by the designers, that they confirm with company drawing standards and conventions and communicate the design intent as required for construction. The Senior Technical Designer also recommends appropriate details and methods for construction and a way forward to ensure the drawing package is complete and to the highest standards.

Leads and works closely with the Designers in the Development process of the Concept to the next stage. The Senior Technical Designer works closely with the design team and CAD team during the development process of the design intent in translating to detail drawing and is responsible for the quality review process pointing out solutions to problems observed. The Senior Technical Designer is also involved in coordinating the execution of the designs during the construction process to ensure the designs are built to the standards. The Senior Technical Designer follows and administers all SOP's and checklists and overviews the PQP (long form of this phrase) for the post-contract services.

Projects include:

o hospitality (hotels and F&B)

o private residences and residential developments

o office spaces

o retail locations, e.g. malls, shops, cafes, forecourts

o leisure spaces, e.g. cinema, recreation complexes

Additional role and Responsibilities

• Overviewing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models, and schemes, using computer-aided design (CAD) software or red line markups whichever is appropriate for the project.
• Maintaining quality of drawings, details and standards and overviewing this with the design team. Pointing out corrections.
• Surveying buildings if necessary to see site conditions and attend site to ensure all details and existing conditions are captured and detailed solutions are prepared.
• Preparing checklist items to be included in drawings and updating the PQP as necessary working with the Quality Administrator.
• Ensuring documentation complies with ISO and local building regulations.
• Ensuring documentation is in line with Operator manual & design standards where applicable.
• Working in a team with other designers and CAD team.
• Supervising work at the design development and documentation stage and on-site post-contract services when and if required on projects assigned.
• Coordinating with architects and other Engineering and design professionals to determine the best resolved solutions working with manufacturers and contractors to determine the most appropriate details for the project.
• Coordinating Detail drawings with specialist drawings to ensure good integration, such as Kitchen Specialist drawings, Spa Specialist, Signage, Lighting architects etc.
• Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry.
• Ensuring no gaps are left within the packages, and chasing to get the information on time and per quality to maintain deadlines and delivery.
• Coordinating with FF&E design team to ensure CAD block are accurately produced per FF&E selections.
• Lead by example and ensure the team are providing a professional level of service and consistently exhibiting Kristina Zanic Consultants Service Standard and Values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar position, with a bachelor degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Possess strong administrative skills, timely project completion, record keeping, monthly reporting, time management and organizational skills
• Possess a passion for the design industry, motivation and a team player attitude
• Experience in the site construction phase and able to give advice on technical solution during the coordination process

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