Assistant Design Consultant job at CV People Africa
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Design Consultant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

CV People Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 31 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
A strong attention to detail as well as an intensity about finding errors, keeping the project on schedule, and finding ways to optimize existing processes.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, manage ordering and collaborate with vendors and other third parties to align timelines
Use their knowledge of vendor timelines and the design process to anticipate project needs early so time can be used most efficiently
When needed, coordinate and/or attend client, contractor, sub-contractor, and other representative meetings as well as occasionally attend on site meetings with Clients, Directors, and Contractors, taking and storing detailed notes
Accountable for keeping office supplies stocked – binders, paper, post its etc. and keeping office, storage room, copy room tidy and organized
Work with Directors to assess the office and make recommendations to maximize efficiency
Keep organized binders and Google Drive folders for each client to help support the Project Manager and Designers
Provide design input or help as needed – an additional set of eyes on design.
Help the Directors with reconciling QuickBooks, invoicing, and developing financial reports for analysis.
Contribute to a weekly meeting. This is a time to set priorities and goals each week, based on the stages of the projects, and the Design Assistant will spend time reviewing projects and preparing for this meeting each week.
Help prepare the Directors for meetings by gathering samples, tear sheets, or any other materials that may be needed for site and client meetings
Prepare storyboards, tear sheets and estimates for Proposals and presentations in collaboration with Project Manager, Designer and Directors.
Create a purchasing plan for each project with timelines, estimates and schedules for team and clients
Create a purchasing plan for each project with timelines, estimates and schedules for FIJAN and our clients
Develop expert level proficiency in Sketchup, knowing the software’s capabilities and making sure we are always maximizing its features. The Design Assistant will regularly educate them self and others with regard to the software’s capabilities.
Research, source, check availability, and price items such as furniture, fabrics, accessories, finishes, lighting, etc. in collaboration with Project Manager, Designer and Directors.
Execute documents and orders including Moodboards, proposals, PO’s, invoices and product tracking.
Own aspects of ordering, ensuring the accuracy, timely delivery, and quality of purchasing activities
Ensure ordered items arrive undamaged, in the correct quantity, color and according to the order, as well as the safe and organized storage of these items until their installation, either through our third party receiving or personally at our office as the case may be.
Coordinate and manage deliveries, storage, and installations, maintaining communication with and updating weekly inventory lists and item IDs.
Assist Project Managers in producing and processing invoices and project related expenses
Prepare partners and vendors with the necessary information for a seamless installation
Supporting Project managers with a helping hand during install with necessary tools and to do lists.
Work with Directors to get site photography and videos for marketing
Assist Directors in the reconciliation of QuickBooks, and Supply inventory, as needed.
Be on the lookout for and update the vendor list with any new companies or vendors that are found which complement the aesthetic.
Assist the Directors with travel, meeting related planning

Candidate Specification
Experience: 2 years plus
Education Level: Certificate Level
Qualifications: Job related
Software: QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Sketchup (interior design software)

Equipment: Job related
Knowledge Of: Interior design and/or construction
Skills To: Interpersonal skills, time management skills
Ability To: Leadership abilities, and attention to detail
Other Requirements: Must have a valid Driver’s License and Passport. Be comfortable with odd hours + weekends

Organisation
Industry: Interior Design
Culture: Fast paced and dynamic
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

Terms and Conditions
Employment: 2-year Contract
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, January 31 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 27-01-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-01-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-01-2066
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