Manchester, UK
Junior interior designer
at David Phillips
David Phillips Group is seeking a junior interior designer to join its team in Manchester, UK.
The company and role
David Phillips Group has a 22 year, expansive understanding of the UK property market and work with PRS funds, individual investors, developers, estate and letting agents, property managers & institutional investors alike, to assist them in maximising their investment opportunities.
Within the David Phillips Group, their brands and services cover all that is required within the property furnishing sector including; interior design, furniture and home accessories, installation and styling on single and multi-unit platforms. This makes it possible to provide turn-key services to the highest profile developments throughout the whole of the UK.
Building on their recent successes, a new role has been developed which requires a junior designer who is creative, with a strong design and styling focus. The role requires someone that can support the design team whilst also taking ownership of a project and work closely with colleagues from other departments.
The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing their own projects from concept to installation, and also providing assistance to the senior team on their projects, including dressing show apartments and/or communal spaces. This involves taking a client briefing document and translating this into a deliverable, costed and attractive design scheme that is professionally presented to the client.
The role will require a competent designer who can work quickly to create design schemes for our clients, this will focus on show apartments and show units.
Using the David Phillips furniture collection, bespoke items, and additional elements such as artwork and soft furnishings to create conceptual, stimulating interiors that help our clients stand out from the competition.
Requirements:
- interior design qualification or equivalent
- to be proficient at AutoCAD. 3D modelling also preferable
- proficient at working with Excel, Indesign and Photoshop
- very competent administration and organisational skills
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- outstanding attention to detail
- commercially awareness in terms of pricing structure & budgetary control.
- a confident team player, with excellent communication skills for both internal and client related matters.
- presentation and client facing experience.
- personable, with a passion for interiors.
- driving license
- CSCS cardholder preferable
Duties and detail:
- liaise with clients and maintain relationships moving forward
- produce design concepts, proposals, mood boards and estimates when required and follow through the design process to fruition
- attend site visits when required
- sourcing and ordering of product
- project management
- to lead and direct the installation team on site when required
- style and dress projects to an excellent show home standard
- sort and pick accessories in the warehouse when required
- project administration
To submit your application please click the ‘apply’ link below.