Full-Time

Senior Interior Designer

UK

Posted on 9/5/2024

Blank Street

Blank Street

201-500 employees

Specialty coffee shop with efficient service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Senior

London, UK

This role is based in London, UK. Periodic travel may be required.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Requirements
  • BArch / MArch degree in a design or design-related field, including but not limited to Interior Design or Architecture
  • 8+ years of professional design, and construction in high-quality commercial or hospitality projects. Mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experiences also will be considered.
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding high-quality design
  • Some demonstrable experience in design documentation
  • Interest in learning building and accessibility codes, and zoning
  • Interest in learning about building materials and construction details
  • Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude, but open to feedback
  • Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent organisational and ‘people’ skills
  • Proficient in the following programs: BIM (Revit), all things Google, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
  • Design, document, and execute multiple high-quality projects simultaneously by collaborating with all internal and external teams
  • Support key initiatives from creation to implementation
  • Participate in ideating the conceptual framework for the project
  • Coordinate with the Design Director and wider global team to define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market
  • Communicate regularly to management and the project team with project updates and work alongside and receive mentorship from Design Director
  • Coordinate with external consultants throughout the design process
  • Communicate to real estate, and operations teams with updates and flag any issues that may arise during the entire project, from deal release to opening, take ownership of them and work together with your team internally to resolve them
  • Be responsible for determining and organizing functional requirements, providing programming, space planning, and code analysis
  • Ensure design deliverables follow brand standards including: any quality assurance policies and procedures for design, documentation and project management (hand-off packages, including programming, layout, AoR hand-off, operations, etc)
  • Support the Real Estate team in the due diligence process as needed

Blank Street provides a unique coffee shop experience by offering high-quality coffee and food at affordable prices. The company started with a small coffee cart in Brooklyn and has since expanded to major cities like New York, London, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Their product offerings include specialty coffees sourced from around the world and fresh, locally-sourced food. Customers can enjoy a quick yet premium experience, thanks to the efficiency of their small locations that help keep costs down. Blank Street differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on customer convenience through technology, such as their app that allows for ordering ahead, customizing drinks, and participating in loyalty programs. They also prioritize employee satisfaction by paying baristas above-market wages. The goal of Blank Street is to redefine the coffee shop experience by combining quality, affordability, and exceptional service, making it a significant player in the specialty coffee market.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$50.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rapid expansion into major cities increases brand visibility and market presence.
  • Subscription model provides steady revenue and enhances customer loyalty.
  • Partnerships with lifestyle brands boost brand visibility and customer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid expansion may lead to operational inefficiencies and overextension.
  • Subscription program may not resonate with all customer segments, risking dissatisfaction.
  • Reliance on outsourced vendors poses risks if supply chain disruptions occur.

What makes Blank Street unique

  • Automated espresso machines ensure consistent quality and enhance barista-customer interaction.
  • Small, cost-effective locations reduce overhead and allow competitive pricing.
  • Focus on high-quality, clean, and natural products at affordable prices.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

INACTIVE