London, UK
Senior interior designer
at Mia Karlsson Interior Design
Mia Karlsson Interior Design is looking for a senior interior designer to join its London office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior interior designer, to join a small but very busy studio (team of six) in Highgate, north London, that specialises in high-end residential projects.
Mia Karlsson Interior Design is seeking a confident and passionate individual with an interior architecture/design related degree and a minimum of six years relevant experience (minimum three years UK based).
This role will suit a highly skilled, creative, self-motivated and disciplined individual who is a team player that will be expected to take the role as the lead designer on projects from concept to completion.
Essential skills:
- AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) EstiPC
- a relevant interior design or interior architecture degree
- excellent research and sourcing skills
- creative flair and natural ability
- minimum of six years professional experience (min three years UK based)
- client facing experience and excellent presentation skills both visual and spoken
- ability to liaise competently with clients and communicate ideas quickly
- ability to understand the complexities of design and finishing details
- awareness of client budgets and design accordingly
- ability to manage projects and procurements of FF&E
- ability to manage time efficiently and work to tight deadlines
- hold a valid driving license
Key responsibilities:
- to act as the lead designer on projects from concept to completion
- ensuring the design meets the brief and is implemented correctly and within budget
- research, prepare and present high-quality designs including concepts, mood boards, room layouts and material boards
- create detailed technical specifications and drawings, including floor plans, bespoke installations, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery and architectural details
- liaise directly with the client, architect, suppliers and building contractors from the studio and on-site including presenting and being a design representative at meetings
- manage FF&E research, sourcing, specification, procurement and supply process
- establish creative strategy, budget and schedules for projects
- ability to manage a number of jobs at the same time and ensuring timely delivery of designs
The salary: £35 – £40K/annum
How to apply:
If you are interested please send a short covering email about why you would be suitable for the role and your proficiency in the skills required as listed above, your current salary details, your current availability along with your CV and portfolio using the ‘apply’ link below.
Applicants who are successful through to interview stage will be notified by email. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of your email date please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
NB: Mia Karlsson Interior Design is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.