Guildford, UK
Junior commercial interior designer
at Oktra
Oktra South is looking for a junior commercial interior designer to join its team in Guildford, UK.
About the company
Oktra South provides complete workplace consultancy, from a single office relocation, design and fit-out, to workspace planning, refurbishment and interior branding on a global scale. Our clients rely on us to craft bespoke and sustainable workspaces and our proudest moments are seeing their first reaction when the doors open to their new offices.
We are a fun, social and hard-working team based in Guildford in brand new offices which opened less than a year ago. We are looking for someone who will join the team with a passion for what they do and an appetite to learn and get the job done. This would be a fantastic first job for someone coming out of university or college.
Job overview
Working within your team you will:
- develop appropriate design concepts based on the client brief, exploring a variety of ways to deliver design intent
- produce drawings, details and modify existing plans using AutoCAD and Revit
- provide briefing, creative and technical support to the project leader; help produce construction documentation packages, including detailing
- help with space planning and workplace strategy
- produce 3D sketch visuals
- research and specify products – fixtures and fittings, furniture and finishes
- undertake site surveys; have the ability and willingness to coordinate with subcontractors and consultants
- coordinate design of signage and other graphic material
- meet with sales reps to be updated on their products and help maintain an up-to-date samples library
- any other ad hoc design support to your team as required
Required skills:
- a degree or other qualification in interior design or a relevant subject
- a good level of technical skill with attention to detail
- ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, especially on work for pitches and tenders
- confidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- excellent communication – both written and verbal
- fluent in AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Suite; knowledge of other relevant software packages would also be beneficial
Package and benefits:
- salary commensurate with experience
- 20 days holiday
- NEST pension
- commission scheme
- fantastic central Guildford location in new office
- regular socials (when Covid allows!)
- small team with a focus on mentoring and learning