Interior Designer Jobs & Careers

An unusual opportunity has arisen for an Interior Designer who is attracted to a role designing decorative lighting.

This people centric business designs, manufactures and supplies exceptional decorative lighting to the Hospitality and Residential sectors. They have a strong client base, regularly winning large projects to supply decorative lighting to major names within the hotel and restaurant sector.

You will be attending briefings with the clients' designers to discuss their requirements and offering "intelligent" proposals based on your understanding of both the product and the space it will inhabit. You will then be creating the drawings and visuals for the manufacturing engineers to put into production drawings.

This highly creative and unusual role would suit an Interior Designer who has a genuine interest in decorative lighting and wants to work with prestigious clients in a company that is growing rapidly and has an exciting future.

Requirements and skills needed from the Interior Designer:

• Interior Design experience within the hospitality sector
• Creative with great conceptualising skills
• Excellent sketching and drawing skills
• The ability to translate an idea into 3D visuals
• Good presentation and client handling skills
• Articulate and able to communicate designs / ideas clearly

To find out more and to apply please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. All applications made via our website will be looked at by a consultant and receive a reply.

This Interior Design Consultancy creates luxury interiors for both the residential and commercial marketplace nationwide, always striving to exceed their clients’ expectations. They provide turnkey solutions, consultancy and procurement services for a variety of sectors, with specialist knowledge in residential and retirement homes for the elderly and with dementia care.

With a steady growth in business, they are currently seeking an FF&E Designer to join their busy team responsible for all FF&E elements of projects. This will include collating artwork and accessories, ordering samples and handling fabric suppliers, listing and specifying, and inputting into schedules. Working closely with the team you will be seeing your projects through to installation on-site. They use EstiMac for procurement.

You will have a modern approach with a passion for working in the high-end sector and delivering luxury design. The preferred candidate will have proven experience in all aspects of residential and commercial design and you will have worked from concept to completion in accordance with the clients brief with the proven ability to work independently. You must also be confident collaborating with design and architectural teams and working in a client-facing role.

Experience and Skills required for the role of FF&E Interior Designer:

• Ideally 3 to 6 years’ industry experience
• Experienced as an FF&E Interior Designer rather than an Architectural Interior Designer
• Proficiency with Microsoft, Photoshop, AutoCAD, InDesign or similar program for the production of drawings, mood boards and presentation material
• Eye for colour and design
• Good organization and administration skills as there will be documentation and listing
• Ideally knowledge of using EstiMac or similar
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player

To apply and find out more please email your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. All applications via our website will receive a reply.

This bespoke interior design practice over the last 10 years has flourished into a multi-million pound business with a reputation for great original ideas and design. They work for many major and high-end developers across the country, with their core business being forged in London.

In order to develop further, they are seeking a dedicated sales manager / account manager with the main remit to help in securing new business from the mid-range market with national housebuilders and developers nationwide.

They are looking for someone already working within the design or property development industry with a proven track record in sales. They may consider a designer however who is ready to move their career forward into a new business development role and has strong client liaison, negotiating and sales skills.


Requirements for the Sales Manager:

• Proven experience with selling to the interiors marketplace
• A strong appreciation or past experience within design
• Experienced in handling and presenting to clients
• Organised and numerate with strong administrative skills for keeping records / diary entries
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral, written and presentational)
• Happy to travel nationwide but to visit their studio in the Midlands regularly
• Able to operate self-sufficiently in a partly field based role

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV to recuit@careersindesign.com. All applications via our website will receive a reply.

This specialist is known for their expertise and experience encompassing every aspect of the workplace environment. They are part of a global knowledge community focusing on the changing nature of work and workplaces.

Due to an internal promotion they are currently searching for a confident Senior Interior Designer to join their Design team. This is a permanent, full-time role, starting as soon as possible.

The Senior Designer will be providing design solutions from initial brief to handover of a project and all stages in between. A trustworthy and safe pair of hands is required as a large portion of their upcoming work will be delivering on some of their latest and largest business wins to date.

The main responsibilities of the Senior Interior Designer include to:

• Take and question briefs and then develop them into a design schemes
• Keep abreast of new products including features and benefits for future specification
• Utilise knowledge through design process to improve saleability and cost margins
• Use experience and knowledge to aid furniture specification singularly or within team groups
• Provide space plans to aid the specification, procurement and installation processes
• Create visuals and presentations to aid the sales / tender process
• Keep abreast of IT innovations and update / manage in-house IT issues
• Retain and improve relations with suppliers

Candidates must have proven experience and records of winning and working on large projects. They must have commercial office interior experience and have worked on projects c£1m plus. Proficiency on AutoCAD, PowerPoint, SketchUp, InDesign and Photoshop will be essential. In return there is an excellent benefits package on offer along with social events, birthday day off and charity days.

The Senior Interior Designer will be a confident individual who can take the lead. Along with a strong passion about design and delivery, a proactive, dedicated and ambitious attitude is sought. They must have the ability to work with a number of colleagues outside of the Design department and have good communication skills.

If this is of interest please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. All applications via our website will receive a reply.

This leading bathroom retailer creates award-winning bathroom designs and has built up an impressive collection of showrooms nationwide. Famed for designing bespoke, luxury bathroom spaces, their designers embrace the challenge of creating unique luxury bathrooms that are tailored to each individual client.

They are now looking for a Junior Bathroom Designer who will be based in their North West London showroom. You will be trained to take the client through the bathroom design process from the initial enquiry, design consultation, a home visit to take precise measurements and the final order process. Your hand drawing skills will be very important for customer presentations and they seek an individual with a great personality and potential to sell as well as design.

Further skills required for the Junior Bathroom Designer:

• Design studies, ideally a degree or diploma
• Being creative, personable and have good problem solving skills
• Ideally having some experience of working in a retail showroom
• Being self-motivated with a strong determination to succeed
• Ability to multi task and work on several projects at any one time
• Being well presented and a confident communicator

In return the Junior Bathroom Designer will receive a basic salary of £18k plus commission (2% of sales) and an annual bonus (1% if targets are met) and continuous personal development.

If you are interested please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. All applicants will receive a reply.

As one of the world's leading artisans in professional home kitchens, this company takes pride in creating handcrafted pieces in their sleek industrial style, each kitchen showing off a bespoke design, sophisticated mechanisms and the experience of premium restaurant cooking.

Having just moved to a new centrally located showroom they are seeking an additional designer to help grow the team.

This role would suit a designer who has already had exposure to this marketplace and understands how important attention to detail is. It will be a client facing role so your presence, communication and interpersonal skills will be important. Regular travel to clients, trade shows and to visit Head Office in Italy will be expected so being able to speak Italian is important.

There will be excellent chances of progression as they are still growing their coverage of the UK marketplace.

Person / Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience
• Qualifications in Interior Design or similar
• Literate with the Adobe CS and / or CAD
• Professional and smart in appearance
• Both creative and technically minded
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Able to speak English and Italian well

If this sounds of interest please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. Every application will receive a reply.

This professional and versatile fit out and bespoke furniture company is based near London on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders and serves the commercial and residential sectors producing kitchens, wardrobes, vanity units, cabinets, TV units, beds, desks and doors.

The Role of Furniture Designer:

• Plan and design fitted furniture that fits to a client’s spec and the company's range of products
• Visit sites to measure and evaluate the customers’ needs prior to creating detailed drawings which are ready for manufacture
• Correctly process site surveys, designs, samples, delivery dates and stock requirements
• Communicate with clients and the team throughout the design phases and manufacturing processes

Requirements and skills for the Furniture Designer:

• At least 4 years' experience of using AutoCAD
• Experience in designing kitchens, wardrobes, vanity units, cabinets, desks and other furniture items
• Experience working on contract kitchens would be an advantage
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the workplace and with clients
• Strong creativity skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Driving licence

Summary for the Furniture Designer:

They are looking for a Designer with the ability and experience to carry out site surveys on construction sites and create designs and working drawings for their client’s furniture in AutoCAD.

In return they are offering a salary of between £25k and £30k, plus contribution to pension scheme, 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after five years and team incentives and outings.

To apply and find out more please send us your CV and examples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This well-established architecture and interior design firm based in Bahrain has a clear vision and an eye for detail, creating crisp, clean architecture with rich textures and exceptional furnishings, creating spaces that are both sophisticated and warm. Fundamental considerations for the studio include light, space planning, and the ideal mix of materials and colours to achieve harmonious and functional spaces.

They also own a prestigious store in Bahrain which offers kitchens, bedrooms and walk-in closets displayed in very contemporary surroundings. It is for this showroom that they are seeking an Interior Designer / Showroom Manager to run it.

Person / Experience Required:

• Residential interior design experience to include kitchens
• Good sales skills
• Organised, with strong management skills
• Knowledge of running a showroom on a daily basis
• Smart, presentable with excellent customer facing skills
• Multiple language skills a bonus but not essential

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This well-established architecture and interior design firm based in Bahrain is currently seeking an experienced Interior Designer to manage its interior design division, overseeing a range of residential, retail and hospitality projects for the company's discerning clients across the Gulf region.

With a clear vision and an eye for detail, they incorporate crisp, clean architecture with rich textures and exceptional furnishings, creating spaces that are both sophisticated and warm. The Designer will work directly with principals to manage and oversee all interiors, finishes, furniture and decoration from project conceptualization through installation.

Person / Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years' previous experience in high-end Interior Design
• Strong custom furniture, upholstery and drapery detailing and installation experience
• Excellent communication skills dealing with clients, contractors and other vendors
• Capable of delegating and leading junior designers / assistants to carry out multiple projects
• Strong work ethic with a great attention to detail
• Advanced AutoCAD and SketchUp skills and proficiency with software such as PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This interior design consultancy has a large portfolio of clients throughout the UK and Europe and are well known for their knowledge of workplace design. They are continuingly growing and expanding their team which has resulted in the need for a Mid-weight Designer to join it.

The offices are close to public transport and has close links to the M40, there is also the benefit of onsite parking.

As a designer you will be involved in the conceptual design, space planning, working drawings, designing of bespoke furniture and joinery, specifying, attending presentations, coordinating and liaising with contractors and suppliers, attending site meeting and completion of project.

Person / Experience Required:

• 5 years' experience to include workplace design
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to illustrate creative and innovative solutions
• Initiative with problem solving skills
• A keen eye for detail
• The ability to take ownership and responsibility
• Experience from concept to completion
• Good product, furniture and finishes knowledge
• Commercially aware
• Knowledge of building regulation standards
• Proficient in AutoCAD and / or VectorWorks, SketchUp, Photoshop and InDesign

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.