Interior Designer Jobs & Careers

This company has a passion for fine furniture and create handcrafted fitted furniture that address all scales of rooms and developments.

With new investment they are opening a brand new and exciting showroom later this year in a multi-purpose building alongside other luxury brands, a hospitality suite and events space.

For this venue they have a few openings left for a Kitchen Designer (client facing, sales and design role), a Technical Designer (non-sales role working alongside the designers) and a Sales Consultant (front of house, lead generating and welcoming clients).

Person / Experience Required (depending on the role):

• Kitchen Designer - professional, well-presented, motivated and creative designer with excellent communication and customer service skills gained within the kitchen industry in a showroom environment.
• Technical Designer - strong CAD (AutoCAD or AutoKitchen) skills who is able to produce layouts and detailed technical drawings with experience from a kitchen or residential design company.
• Sales Consultant - professional, well-presented with strong customer service and sales skills gained from working with luxury brands.

Salaries:

• Kitchen Designer - c£35k plus commission, OTE c£100k
• Technical Designer - c£30k plus bonus, OTE c£40k
• Sales Consultant - £25k to £30k plus commission

If any of these are of interest please send in your CV (and portfolio) to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

This company is well-known within the hospitality and foodservice sector. They provide catering equipment and design solutions covering every aspect of their clients catering operations - from one-off refurbishments to full design concepts including interiors, servery counters, joinery, finishes and signage 

With a number of offices nationwide they are currently looking for an Interior Designer to join their office based in Essex near the Hertfordshire borders and within easy access to London and Motorways.

Responsibilities for the Interior Designer will include to:

• Prepare drawings and floorplans for customers using standard formats combined with innovative styles of presentation to illustrate concepts & finished projects using AutoCAD
• Assist in the preparation of accurate quotations
• Demonstrate innovation when producing 3D rendered visuals and presentation material for customer projects
• Continually be focused on maximum customer satisfaction utilising high levels of communication both verbally and written
• Demonstrate awareness for colleagues and internal customers' needs at all times
• Create concept / mood boards to communicate design concepts to clients
• Select design strategies and colour palettes to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments
• Enhance and improve interior spaces operationally in line with 2D designs and arranging furnishings, artwork, and decor
• Perform research and maintain a working knowledge of trends and new developments in the interior design marketplace

Personal Qualities Required:

• Creative, positive, proactive, team player, organised, able to work to deadlines, willingness to learn, self-motivated, adaptable, good communication skills, problem solver and have a passion for what you do.

Other Skills and Knowledge Required:

• AutoCAD software proficient with other industry software experience (e.g. SketchUp Pro / Photoshop / V-Ray / SU Podium)
• Customer service focused interpersonal skills plus judgement and decision making skills, spatial planning skills and an interior design background with relevant qualifications
• A Car Owner would be preferred, but not essential

To find out more please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

Unfortunately the start date has now had to be put back until later in the year.

This international design company combine style with day-to-day comfort and superb finishing with functional interior layouts. Working closely with the customer they develop projects reflecting the owner's true character and individuality.

They design premium-class private houses, residential quarters and office facilities and often collaborate with world class architects to create buildings of a unique, individual look, whilst using the latest technological achievements to guarantee comfort and security.

Looking to grow their London studio this role will allow autonomy to design and lead both London and international projects from concept to completion.

Person / Experience Required:

• Candidates should be able to create presentations, produce drawing packages, create schedules and oversee construction to ensure what is built is delivered to the exacting quality the company and client expects.
• You should be familiar with the top international furniture, lighting, fabric and interior design brands.
• The experience and ability will be required to source new and modern collections and materials whilst at the same time being familiar with antique furniture and objects and modern art.
• You will need previous experience working on high-end residential projects in a similar London studio or independently at a mid to senior level (6years+)

Your place of work will be their Studio located in West London, easily accessible with public transport. Working hours can be flexible.

Salary will be circa £40k per annum and negotiable depending on previous experience and qualifications. If this sounds of interest then please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

This interior design consultancy has a large portfolio of clients throughout the UK and Europe and is well-known for their knowledge of workplace design. They are consistently refining and improving their thinking and approach to workplace design and its culture and to help do so are interested in hearing from creative commercial designers.

As a designer you will be involved in the conceptual design, space planning, detailing and designing bespoke furniture and joinery, specifying, attending presentations, coordinating and liaising with contractors and suppliers, attending site meetings and seeing the project through to completion.

Person / Experience Required:

• 3+ years' experience to include workplace design
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to illustrate creative and innovative solutions
• A keen eye for detail
• The ability to take ownership and responsibility 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 you would like to find out more please send your CV and samples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

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.

Unfortunately the start date has now had to be put back until later in the year.

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.

Unfortunately the start date will now be later in the year.

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 recruit@careersindesign.com. All applications via our website will receive a reply.

Unfortunately the start date has now been pushed until later in the year.

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 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
• AutoCAD and SketchUp skills and proficiency with software such as PowerPoint, Adobe CS and Microsoft Office

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