London, UK
Senior interior architect
at Studio Ashby
Studio Ashby is looking for a senior interior architect in London.
Who are we?
Studio Ashby is a London-based interior design studio, founded by Sophie Ashby in 2014. We are a dynamic group of twelve experienced designers, working across residential and commercial interior design and creative direction in the UK, Europe and further afield. We pride ourselves on our positive, professional and personal approach in all that we do. We work efficiently and collaboratively to bring integrity and soul to interior life.
What do we do?
Our mission is to create habitable spaces with identity. Whether it’s a home, a restaurant, a hotel or a commercial development, we apply the same creative approach that starts with envisioning the lives of the people who will inhabit it. We question what inspires them, what moves them and how we can fulfil their desires and support their needs with our design. Art plays a central role in our inspiration and process. Stemming from Sophie’s own passion and training in art history, we believe art has a vital place in every interior and no space feels complete without it.
Together with interior design we also provide creative direction. This allows us to create immersive experiences in the environments we design, ensuring the character and style of our clients is felt in substance across all details and touch points. Our creative direction includes many aspects that affect how we experience our environments: from art consultancy and buying to bespoke collaborations, books to uniforms, planting to fragrance. With greater consideration to the many layers that make up our interior world, the deeper the connection we have to it in response.
Relationships are core to all that we do: relationships with our clients, our customers, our suppliers, manufacturers and the many craftspeople and ateliers we work closely with. Our work is a collaborative process involving many different people, and strong relationships are crucial for achieving good results. We believe design should be a positive experience and it’s important to have fun along the way.
What we’re looking for:
- someone who will work with the directors of Studio Ashby to lead Interior
- architecture projects with the assistance of more junior members of the team
- ability to deliver a strong pitch or presentation with confidence in public speaking ability
- a confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, charming person who can hold their own with clients, suppliers and project teams
- ability to produce all drawings and tender packages
- high level of space planning
- strong knowledge of both interior architecture and FF&E, with very strong technical understanding
- someone unafraid to take responsibility and ensure Studio Ashby deliver a seamless service to our clients with exceptional communication throughout
- ability to set and uphold programmes, stick to deadlines, oversee excellent project management at all times
- able to respond effectively to complex questions whilst working and switching between various projects
- develop detailed specifications
- experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion on site
- financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
- proactive, open to feedback, with boundless amounts of positive energy
- manage and check information produced by sub-contractors
The ideal candidate must have:
- a degree or equivalent in interior design/interior architecture
- at least eight years’ post-graduate experience in the luxury residential sector
- full proficiency using Vectorworks, Adobe Creative suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- understanding of project programs and deadlines
- financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
- good supplier and product knowledge, including FF&E and finishes
- fluent in spoken and written English. Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
If you think that your skills, experience, and personality make you well suited to this role we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and portfolio using the ‘apply’ link below.