Interior Designer - Southern Suburbs at Faircape Group

The Faircape Group operates 6 high-end retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.

We are currently looking for a creative and organised Interior Designer to join our team. 

The Interior Designer will be responsible for creating beautiful, functional, and safe spaces for our residents, guests and staff within our six retirement villages. 

If you have an eye for detail and a passion for design then this is the opportunity for you. 

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Create functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces by assessing space requirements, determining optimal furniture placement, and selecting decorative items
• Develop project schedules
• Provide regular updates on project timelines and expected completion dates
• Offer timely progress reports to management regarding project status and any potential delays
• Proposing colour schemes and concepts
• Designing furniture arrangements and spatial layouts
• Advising on suitable lighting solutions as needed
• Providing recommendations for different fabrics, cushions, sofas, and rugs for the various projects
• Source desired furniture and material
• Engage with senior managers about ideas
• Overseeing and collaborating with the procurement team regarding purchases for the interior design projects
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of design changes in our facilities
• Drive and constantly work towards improving the company appearance
• Travel to our various retirement villages and examine every aspect of the interior, and propose innovative recommendations 
• Resourcing current trends / invitations relating to interior design solutions.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design (Advantageous) 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Creativity: Ability to generate unique and innovative design concepts tailored to clients' needs and preferences.
• Strong Visualisation Skills: Proficiency in translating abstract ideas into tangible design concepts through sketches, renderings, or digital tools.
• Knowledge of Design Principles: Understanding of fundamental design principles such as balance, proportion, rhythm, and harmony to create visually appealing spaces.
• Project Management: Capability to oversee projects from concept development to implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident communicator
• Display creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills

Specific Requirements:

• Own reliable transportation
• Valid Drivers Licence 
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Portfolio of work displaying your strengths as a designer