Interior Designer Jobs & Careers

This company who specialises in the design of bespoke interior projects throughout the UK have an exciting new team to fill, requiring strong, driven and experienced individuals with proven project management skills combined with outstanding levels of customer service. The remit will be to work with a specific client(s), managing all communications to allow the work stream and relationship to function proactively and therefore effectively managing the day to day delivery of design projects. 

This is a predominantly office based, customer centric role, in which the ideal candidate will employ a proactive approach, using their customer service and project management skills to effectively deliver the projects on time whilst handling any issues that arise during the process installation from point of sign off.

Job requirements:

• Sales project management and customer service experience 
• Excellent organisational skills, a planner and adept at prioritising to meet deadlines
• Ability to build strong rapport with client and internal colleagues
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
• Good computer literacy (specifically Excel)
• Ability to manage own administration involved in the role including updating of design schedules, sales forecast and changes, budget sheets and quotes
• The ability to demonstrate a good standard in literacy and numeracy

If this sounds of interest please call Pippa Baker to find out more including the location, or send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company is a specialist in the interior architecture and fitted furniture for historical and period properties. They count themselves as privileged to have worked in a variety of beautiful buildings spanning Country and London Town Houses across the UK and abroad. Everything they design is completely bespoke, and their modern 12,000sq.ft. workshop houses a dedicated team of cabinet-makers and finishers.

This new role is senior and key to the company so the successful candidate will have plenty of experience handling both clients and liaising with the technical team and workshop.

This role includes designing bespoke projects from a client brief using your CAD and hand drawing skills and will involve knowledge of historical furniture and architectural details as well as incorporating contemporary design when appropriate.

Other Objectives and Requirements:

• You will be putting together design presentations for the clients and their architects so good literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written will be needed
• You must be well-organised and committed, able to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects simultaneously
• You will be a self-starter as well as being able to work as part of a team
• This is a role that would suit an individual who thrives on attention to detail and excels creatively

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

This vibrant design and build company create and fit out bespoke high impact office interiors and seek a creative Senior Interior Designer to join their successful design team.

With offices based in West Sussex near the coast and London this position would be to become part of the London office with occasional trips to Sussex.

The role will have a wide variety of responsibilities as you will be taking projects from initially enquiry and concept pitch through to realisation of the design and drawing packages and on to installation and completion.

Objectives and requirements:

• To produce and present pitches in a competitive environment
• Develop the production of designs and specification criteria requiring good technical knowledge and skills
• To carry out site surveys and use AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite
• You may be managing a small team of project designers so past supervisory experience will be preferred
• Due to the responsibilities of the role you should have a commercial Design and Build background with workplace analysis experience a bonus
• They seek an ability to bring innovative ideas to the table, challenge the brief and push the boundaries
• Strong communication skills are needed including fluent written and spoken English

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Designer who has knowledge of furniture design to join a company that creates bespoke exteriors and interiors. They are particularly known for their furniture and products that push boundaries and define ultimate luxury with a touch of Italian style.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the design director working on a broad range of projects which can span from residential design to wine cellars to swimming pools and to many more both in the UK and Internationally. This will allow the successful candidate an opportunity to have hands on experience from concept to completion and travel abroad.

Job role and requirements:

• Developing the design, based upon the project, programme and budget
• To communicate clearly and be involved in client presentation so fluency in English is a must
• To visualise concepts and be able to explain them to others
• Drafting drawings using AutoCAD, 3DSMax and/or V-Ray Plugin (including carpenter detailing, bathroom detailing and master planning, elevations, technical drawings)
• Sourcing materials and finding new suppliers, requiring a good knowledge of design trends and innovative design materials, products and suppliers
• Coordinating the supply of all items relevant for each project and the delivery to site at the correct times
• Managing a team on site and review site installation of all items

They are looking for someone with a motivated drive to get things done, who is passionate and curious. You will need to already have at least 3 years' relevant experience.

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

This interior design, showhome and flooring business have an experienced team of creative design professionals dedicated to creating impactful designs.

They have invested in a first class fabric library and utilising the latest design software they are always looking to innovate. They also have their own soft furnishing production facility where they can design and print bespoke wallpaper and produce high quality custom wall art.

With an ever increasing workload they are currently looking to recruit an experienced designer, ideally with a fairly contemporary style.

Objective and experience required:

• You will be working on your own projects from brief through to presentation and installation so will need to be organised with good project management skills
• Previous experience from within the showhome / residential design industry, ideally at least 4 years is sought
• Designs will be created both as hand drawn sketches and using Photoshop and InDesign
• Good communication skills are required in order to liaise with clients and suppliers
• You will be working both as part of a team and as an individual

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

This company is a specialist in the interior architecture of historical and period properties. They work closely with their clients who come to them for their expertise and beautiful pieces of furniture, joinery and workmanship.

Currently looking to fill a new role of Senior Creative Designer they are seeking a candidate with ideally an architectural, interiors and cabinetmaking background. The candidate will need good knowledge joinery as well as a flair for contemporary design.

Objectives and requirements:

• To design bespoke projects from a client brief often liaising with the clients and their architects and builders plus using past space planning experience
• You will be managing aspects of project financials and expected to obtain quotations so will need to be numerate
• Managing external suppliers such as bespoke metal work and stone will need good communication and organisational skills
• Concepts and designs will be presented to the client via hand drawings and AutoCAD
• This role would suit an individual who thrives on attention to detail and excels creatively

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

This Interior Design Consultancy create workspaces that enhance staff morale, motivation and productivity. Comprised of a team of professionals including architects, space planners, interior designers, surveyors, estimators, quantity surveyors, site managers and project managers, their collective experience and passion enables them to complete fun, vibrant and modern workspace interiors.

They have offices in both London and Hampshire and it is to the London studio that they now looking to increase the team with a senior designer.

Objectives and requirements:

• You will be working on several different projects at a time so will need to show flexibility within the role
• Concept designs and detailing will be created using AutoCAD and knowledge of InDesign and 3D Studio for visuals and presentations would be an advantage but not necessity
• You will be involved in client pitching and presentations so should be able to show evidence of this in past roles
• You will be providing a personal service to clients so should be a good communicator and team player
• Good hand drawing and sketching skills would be beneficial

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

This highly regarded and sociable Interior Design practice works alongside private clients providing an individual, personal service and with developers on show houses and show apartments. The skilled team of designers accompany the client through every step of the project from the planning stage, implementation and through to installation of all the final finishing touches.

With a busy workload they are looking to increase their numbers by recruiting an Interior Designer to join their team and to work on their show house projects. This individual will be running design projects from initial brief through to final installation, in compliance with company procedures.

Person / Experience Required:

• Applicants must have 3 years' interior design experience to include show houses
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Commmercially aware of the marketplace and suppliers
• You should have excellent communication and client facing skills
• Well-presented and extremely organised
• VectorWorks experience is essential
• The use of a car is needed due to their location

Caroline Paterson Interiors are looking for an experienced senior interior designer to join its busy design Studio in Chelsea.

The person for this role should have worked successfully on projects from inception to completion for a minimum period of 5 years, with an industry recognised qualification in Interior Design. The successful candidate will work on a variety of high-end private residential projects in the UK and Europe, and should demonstrate the following skills and responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Attending site and client meetings
• Project management including liaising with architects, contractors and trades and the client
• Creation of schemes, sourcing fabrics / furniture/ lighting etc., producing presentation boards, liaising with suppliers and the client
• Producing Schedules (finishes, lighting, paint, ironmongery and Sanitaryware), Scope of Works and client estimates

Skills:

• advanced skills in Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD / VectorWorks, SketchUp
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling) and procurement
• self-motivated and good team player, able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner to meet deadlines
• proven experience in dealing with suppliers and contractors
• excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual and must be numerate
• exceptional attention to detail
• Personable, calm and proactive
• Full clean UK Driving Licence

To apply:

• Please email lo@cpidesign.co.uk with your CV and relevant examples of work that demonstrates your design skills, also stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Please include your salary expectations
• No agencies or third party applications please
• Salary dependent on experience

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.