Fran Jones Email & Phone Number

I love the challenge of Product Sourcing, never knowing what I will be asked to find is the intriguing part of the business. It could be a pallet of Tudor house bricks or fitting out a brutalist interior. Trying to match an oak floor or finding somebody to recreate a Georgian ceiling in the style of Adams, or a Harry Bertoia original. History is a big part of my life and a subject I have always valued. I can be found most weekends in an array of galleries, historical houses and museums. I find these an invaluable resource to my work. I have a passion for reading and researching into interiors and designers and have built up a huge library of information and contacts across the world.

Listed skills include Interior Design, Research, Space Planning, Design Research, and 31 others.

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  Head Of Interior Design

  Westcountry Group

  Sep 2018 - Present

  I lead an interior design team dedicated to producing functionally beautiful spaces for clients. Using my delivery perspective to bring new approaches to design processes/strategies, developing next-generation talent. Developing design concepts, formulate design presentation strategies/provide creative leadership to the interiors team through a variety of project types. Leading the creative interiors efforts on client projects. Managing existing/new client relationships. Leading interior design efforts that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation.Advise on selection/presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), colour palettes, and lighting.Supervise the generation of finish plans, specifications/material selections needed for construction.Provide design support/documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.Work with external consultants/product representatives/furniture dealers and fabricators. Mentor and provide creative direction to design team. Act as the primary interior design interface with clients and consultants. Collaborate with team members/colleagues to promote inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy. Participation in business development /marketing efforts. Extensive Design/delivery project experience. Proven track record of success maintaining/growing client relationships, strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients. Successful track record mentoring directing/coordinating junior designers, with thoughtful, inspirational and collaborative leadership. Extensive knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, colour selections, and specifications.