About the Role

The Assistant Interior Designer works as part of a dynamic team to deliver interior design solutions to large scale projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities 

Design/Technical expertise 

Delivers high quality design work in line with brief set, sharing their creative and innovative thinking throughout the project. 

Actively seeks inspiration and reference from sources outside of the business to support creative design solutions. 

Sources reference and carries out research to illustrate a design direction to the clients, working with architects and graphic designers in the project team. 

Produces basic concept work using hand sketches or variety of digital and traditional media to a high standard. 

Produces (under supervision) drawing packages for Schematic and Detail Stages. 

Sources reference material and carries out research to ensure that materials and products are fit for purpose. 

Produces, under supervision, furniture and finishes schedules. 

Project Management 

Assists with recording design team or site meetings either by minutes, letters, emails or file notes. 

Assists in assembling presentations using a variety of digital and traditional media, particularly Adobe InDesign. 

Takes responsibility for some basic project communication, including liaising with contractors, design & construction team and written communications. 

Team Membership 

Acts as a team player, responding positively to feedback and demonstrating a positive attitude towards work and team activities.  

Supports company-wide initiatives. 

Client Relationships 

Builds knowledge of markets, our clients and their competitors. 

Responds positively towards clients and consultants. 

Provides support to senior team members with client presentations and meetings as required. 

About You 

Skills & Experience Required 

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Design related discipline. 

Experience working on Concept, Schematic and/or Detailed stage in Interior Design projects. 

Experience of large format environments would be beneficial. 

Creative thinker with sketching skills. 

Ability to create a concept, from a brief (under direction where required). 

Ability to think through design problems and outstanding attention to detail. 

Advanced software skills, including both 2D and 3D software capabilities: Adobe Creative Suite, Autocad, SketchUp or an alternative 3D package such as Rhino. Revit would be beneficial. 

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of materials and their application. 

Good communication and organizational skills with the ability to communicate with suppliers. 

Team player with collaborative work ethic. Proactive and conscientious. 

Keen to learn and develop skills and a genuine interest in design.