London, UK
Junior interior designer
at Yoko Kloeden Design
Yoko Kloeden Design is seeking a junior interior designer to join its team in London.
We are looking for a junior interior designer to work on our projects from full design development, FF&E procurement and administration, and seeing the projects through to completion. The candidate must have at least two year’s experience working in high-end residential projects in London with a proven track-record of designing and specifying FF&Es and driving the projects to be delivered on time, working to a budget.
About us
Yoko Kloeden Design is a rapidly growing interior design studio based in St Margarets, London. We are dedicated to creating restful, evocative homes inspired by a deep reverence for nature. Our clients are mainly corporate executives and business owners working in or relocating to London.
We are a small team of four and aspire to be a leading design studio blurring the indoor/outdoor boundary.
Job title
Junior interior designer or junior interior architect
Salary
12-month contract: full time (Mon-Fri), renewable every year, based on experience
Location
St Margarets, London. Flexibility to work from home. Greater London-based candidates only.
Start date
1 November 2021 (negotiable)
Job description:
- work with creative director and senior interior designer to deliver projects from concept to completion on time and budget and to the highest standard
- source and specify hard finishes and FF&E in line with brief and budget
- produce accurate technical drawings and FF&E design to form a design package
- produce client presentations and assist presenting them
- check that thorough administrative records are being maintained
- issue and keep track of FF&E orders and deliveries as required
- liaise with suppliers, contractors and trades to ensure that building stages are being executed as per the design package
Attributes:
- excellent attitude and an appreciation of the studio’s ethos and ways of working
- proactive and able to act without being told what to do
- ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- extremely well organised, efficient, and able to prioritise
- exceptional attention to detail and maintain high standards at all times
- follow-through on verbal and written commitments
- treat people with respect and earn trust
- results oriented and impeccable work ethic
Skills required:
- relevant interior design or interior architecture qualification
- proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
- proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- excellent time management a must
Education and experience:
- two plus years’ experience working in UK high-end residential projects a must
- proven track record of creating FF&E schemes and managing procurement
- confidence presenting at client meetings
- experience of producing design packages, schedules and specifications for high-end residential projects
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, portfolio and a cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest in joining us, your rate/salary expectation and suitability of the role via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
Your portfolio should include design packages and client presentation you have produced.
The message title should include ‘(job title) – (your name) – (where you found this role)’.
Application closing date: Friday 24 September 2021
Interviews will take place between 27 September and 1 October 2021
Early applications will receive an early reply. Please state your rate/salary expectation and confirm your availability to start on 1 November 2021 in your cover letter.