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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 Goods

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
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 offers high-quality coffee and food at affordable prices, starting from a small coffee cart in Brooklyn and expanding to major cities like New York and London. Their business model focuses on efficiency, allowing them to source specialty coffees and fresh food while keeping costs low. The Blank Street app enhances customer convenience with features like ordering ahead and loyalty programs. The goal is to redefine the coffee shop experience by combining quality, affordability, and exceptional service.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$121.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

72%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rapid expansion into major cities like New York, London, and Boston indicates strong growth potential and market acceptance.
  • Innovative initiatives like the matcha menu and partnerships with brands like Stanley and Shoreditch Nails highlight Blank Street's ability to create unique customer experiences.
  • The introduction of the subscription program 'Regulars' aims to build a loyal customer base, providing a steady revenue stream.

What critics are saying

  • The specialty coffee market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain customer interest and market share.
  • Rapid expansion could strain operational capabilities and lead to inconsistent customer experiences across locations.

What makes Blank Street unique

  • Blank Street's focus on small, cost-effective locations allows it to offer high-quality coffee at affordable prices, unlike traditional coffee shops with higher overhead costs.
  • The company leverages technology through its app for ordering ahead, customizing drinks, and loyalty programs, enhancing customer convenience and engagement.
  • Blank Street's commitment to paying above-market wages ensures a motivated workforce, which is a significant differentiator in the service industry.