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Our client is a thriving architectural and interior design practice working on retail, hospitality and office fit-out projects across the UK.

They are currently seeking a creative Mid-weight Interior Designer to join their innovative and rapidly expanding team. This is a permanent position, although they would also consider contract, allowing you to be a key player in the delivery of exceptional projects, with long-term career growth prospects.

As an Interior Designer your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the architectural team to bring original design concepts to life
• Managing and executing projects from the initial concept to installation, ensuring a high standard of quality
• Engaging with clients to understand their needs and preferences
• Creating mood boards, presentations and furniture schedules, as well as coordinating with suppliers
• Overseeing and maintaining communication with contractors during the installation phase

Experience and Skills sought from the Interior Designer:

• 5+ years of interior design experience within the UK
• Creativity with strong presentation skills, a versatile approach to design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and the Adobe Creative Suite
• A hands-on, adaptable approach with a proactive attitude
• Confident communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, clients, contractors and suppliers

In return they provide:

• Salary up to £42,000, commensurate with your experience and skills
• 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Participation in a pension scheme to secure your financial future
• Key professional subscription fees paid

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is a successful architectural and interior design practice working on commercial and residential projects across the UK.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technologist, CAD Technician or Architect to join their independent, creative, growing practice and be heavily involved in all aspects of delivering outstanding projects, with long term career progression.

You will need to be able to demonstrate at least 5-7 years’ experience across all construction project phases, with extensive understanding of UK Building Regulations and excellent technical coordination skills. You will also be coordinating packages of information from different disciplines.

Key responsibilities for the Architectural Technician include to:

• Prepare detailed technical packages on office fit out, commercial and residential schemes
• Ensure that all designs comply strictly with Building Control, British Standards and all relevant statutory codes
• Assist with all phases of the project including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents
• Liaise with and produce documentation for approval authorities
• Coordinate internally with teams, as well as externally with consultants and suppliers

Skills and experience needed from the Architectural Technician:

• Excellent understanding of the construction process
• Confident in working directly with clients and liaising with outside suppliers, contractors, project managers and engineers
• Enthusiastic and able to multitask as you will have a number of projects running concurrently
• Proficient in AutoCAD with Revit an added bonus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills

In return they offer:

• Salary up to £50,000, commensurate with experience
• 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays 
• Pension scheme 
• Key professional subscription fees paid

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

A new role has arisen with the F&B division of our client who works alongside major brands and chains. As a well-established Interior Designer, you will be working alongside the Design Manager in delivery of a fast paced, deadline driven roll-out refurbishment programme.

The role will be a hybrid of home and office based, working as part of a team and also independently. Your main projects will be within the retail and hospitality sectors, in particular food & beverage.

Experience and Skills sought for the Interior Designer:

• Ideally 5 years’ experience with commercial clients working on a number of projects at one time
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign and Photoshop
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work, to produce high quality drawings

In return you will be part of an ultra-professional and friendly team, working for some of the biggest brands in leisure and retail. Salary and benefits are:

• Salary of £36k to £40k, negotiable
• Hybrid working, in the office at least twice per week
• Perkbox membership
• Pension scheme
• Their offices can be reached by public transport

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery has successful collaborations both in the UK and internationally with prominent private, professional and commercial clients working on for private residences, royal palaces and superyachts.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a full time, experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing large and often complex projects from point of order, through planning, design development, manufacture, and installation with the aim of delivering superb quality and service, on time and within budget. Projects range from highly decorative freestanding furniture through to significant architectural joinery installations with contract values up to £5m.

The role also entails line managing a small team which includes a Design Engineer and Draughtspersons.

Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager:

• A personable, positive, organised and resourceful problem solver with a good understanding of form and function and commercially aware
• You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multitude of stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of joinery and an understanding of complex site installations
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite for the management of project information
• Experience of managing people would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given if this is new to you

In return the Salary and Benefits on offer are:

• For transparency we are happy to discuss the compensation package during our initial conversation
• Profit Share and Pension schemes
• Long service holiday award
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Training & development opportunities along with opportunities to work on international projects
• Company social events and activities

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

• Manage your own CAD and design workload
• Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
• Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
• Execute project planning and management of labour
• Attend client meetings with the MD

Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

• 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
• Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
• A genuine interest in a career in project management

In return they offer:

• Salary £35k+
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
• Kitchen with refreshments provided

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative, client-focused environment. You’ll be at the forefront of our client’s business, working with a team of passionate professionals who specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial projects.

As a Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create and design high-quality bespoke furniture that matches clients' exact specifications, blending design flair with practicality. You’ll work closely with clients, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way, from initial concept through to successful project completion.

Key responsibilities for the Designer include to:

• Be the face of the company, building and nurturing relationships with clients, ensuring that all communication is clear, professional, and timely.
• Produce creative, functional designs that are both beautiful and practical. Attention to detail is essential in this role.
• Manage your projects, from initial designs to final installation, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, and clients are delighted.
• Work seamlessly with the rest of the design and production team, ensuring smooth project delivery and high standards.

Skills and Experience needed for the Designer role:

• Accuracy is key, as their clients expect flawless designs.
• You’ll be working with a variety of clients, so your ability to connect with people is essential.
• A strong design eye with the ability to create bespoke solutions that match the client’s brief.
• You’ll need to be comfortable with spreadsheets, emails, and documentation.
• Experience in high-end bespoke design is highly desirable.
• CAD knowledge is a plus but not a must.

What they can offer in return:

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic + uncapped commission.
Career Development: Opportunities for growth and progression as the company continues to expand.
Benefits: Private medical and dental insurance, company pension, and regular company events.

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is an independent lighting design studio delivering exceptional quality local and international projects. They boast a diverse project portfolio designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most creative designers.

They are currently looking to recruit a Lighting Designer to work on a variety of high-end projects across a full range of market sectors that include workplaces, hospitality, galleries, transport and residential. The location is flexible to suit the successful candidate and can be office based (near Watford), remote (still UK based though) or a hybrid arrangement. Attendance on site and at meetings (both online and in-person) is envisaged as part of this role.

They might also consider recruiting a Graduate Lighting Designer to help strengthen the team. Brief details are provided below, please email us separately if this of interest to you.

The typical work diet will include but not be limited to:

• Creative presentations
• Artificial and daylight lighting modelling
• 3D and 2D modelling including Revit / BIM
• Specification creation and report writing
• Technical appraisals
• Client / Stakeholders liaison and project management

Skills and Experience sought from the Lighting Designer:

• Knowledge of work programming and scheduling
• Experience on a range of lighting design projects
• Good communication skills (in both internal and external contexts)
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Mac, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and lighting calculation software such as Dialux Evo and AGi32, with personal development training available to enable and facilitate increased knowledge and expertise in these areas

Graduate Lighting Designer (Potential Opportunity):

This role will provide an introduction to lighting design as a creative discipline, with a focus on technical knowledge, an understanding of lighting principles, and familiarity with industry standards. You will gain hands-on experience in architectural consultancy, working on a range of exciting commercial, residential, hospitality, gallery and public realm projects. You should possess a degree or similar qualification in visual design, digital design or a related field along with a working knowledge of Adobe CS, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.

Salary will be in the range of £40k to £45k for an experienced designer and £25k to £30k for a recent graduate. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This award-winning interior architecture and design studio creates luxury interiors for both the residential and commercial marketplace throughout the UK and abroad. They specialise in later living, healthcare and luxury residences with offices in both Newcastle and next year, London.

With a steady growth in business, they are currently recruiting for an Interior Designer & Project Manager to take responsibility for projects technically and creatively. Working with contractors, project managers, clients and consultants you will be managing projects through all the RIBA stages including producing detailed design drawings and building detailed designs through to aspects of project management on site.

You will be joining a company who have gained a number of prestigious accreditations and the chance to work with heritage buildings, on luxury projects within a team of over 20 people.

Skills and Experience sought for the Interior Designer:

• Project and Site Management experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confident in submitting planning & building regulation applications with a good understanding of the UK building regulations.
• Mentoring skills to provide help and guidance to junior members of the team.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD to produce design documentation and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word and Excel.
• Production of concept presentations, sample boards, mood boards, rendered elevations and co-ordination of 3D visualizations.

In return:

A salary of between £40k and £45k with the possibility to work one or two days a week from home. Company contributes to NEST pension, 25 days hols plus bank holidays, travel expenses paid and flexible start / finish working hours. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
• Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
• Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
• Liaising with the design team and project managers
• Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
• Occasional travel mostly to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks

• A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
• A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
• Own car and Driving Licence

 To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.