Overall duties of the Interior Designer
Working directly under the Project Manager’s Architect (Lead Architect), the Interior Designer will oversee the day-to-day execution of Interior Design aspects of the project, ensuring that milestones are met within the agreed timelines, budgets are adhered to, and quality standards are maintained. S/He will also ensure that there is harmony in the drawings from all consultants to avoid conflicts during construction. The duties of the Interior Designer will include the following:
- Consulting with the client and site visits to develop the brief, analyze space availability, design needs and the purpose of the space.
- Attending client meetings to understand the design needs and client preferences regarding interior styles and colors; completion of the Client’s Interior Design brief.
- Creating initial design sketches, color themes, mood boards, and ideas based on client requirements and space availability.
- Getting approval from the client before creating CAD designs, detailed designs, construction working and shop drawings.
- Identifying specialist interior sub-contractors and vendors to implement design ideas, such as Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians and Artists
- Overseeing the buying process of all raw materials and items required to complete the project
- Arranging client visits and keeping everyone involved in the project appraised of its progress
- Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline.
Detailed Design and Tender Action
Based on the submission drawings to the County, the Interior Designer will produce tender drawings for the building interiors, including detailed designs and construction specifications. Such construction working drawings, shop drawings and specifications, must be harmonized with all other consultants’ outputs, including the architects Details, the QS Bills of Quantities, Service Engineers Drawings and Specification, and landscape Architects Drawings and specifications, among others.
Construction Detail Drawings
- Provide detailed construction information (comprehensive set of working drawings for building interiors, fit-outs, to be approved by the PM’s Lead Architect), including material specifications and installation instructions, to aid the tendering and construction process.
Construction Supervision
The Interior Designer plays a pivotal role in supervising the construction phase, ensuring that all aspects of interior architecture are delivered according to the construction details, shop drawings and specifications.
Contract Administration
- Working under the Lead Architect from the Project Manager’s team, the interior Designer will oversee execution of all interior design components of the project of the construction contract, ensuring that all work is carried out according to the contract terms.
- Report on the construction process of the project interiors, process and quality to Lead Architect.
Site Visits
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect progress, ensure adherence to quality standards, and address any arising issues on site in consultation with the Lead Architect.
Completion of Works
- With specific reference to interior works, oversee the contract close-out process, including final inspections, snag lists, and ensuring any defects are remedied.
As Built Drawings
- Under the Supervision of the PM’s Lead Architect, prepare and provide the client with as-built drawings detailing the final construction.
Application Requirements
Interested Individual consultants are expected to submit the following:
Technical Proposal (Not more than 30 Pages excluding annexes/attachments)
- Understanding of the Interior Designer’s Role, including the scope of works and relationship with the Project Management Team and other consultants.
- Proof of experience in handling similar projects by providing a list of past and present clients for which the consultant conducted similar projects.
- Indicate years of experience in the field of construction, the minimum experience post registration is Ten Years (10 Years).
- Submit CVs, academic, professional certificates.
- Proof of registration with local professional body (the architectural Association of Kenya)
- Submit at least three Certificates of completion/recommendation letters from previous most recent clients and include contract information.
- Any other information to support your proposal.
Professional Fees Proposal
- This project will be time and output based, therefore the breakdown of professional fees should be structured in a similar manner.
- Budget should be clearly broken down and justified including estimated days of working, and expenses related to every phase.
- Be comprehensive and inclusive of all applicable taxes.
- Indicate terms and conditions of payment.
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