London, UK
Mid/senior level interior designer
at Gordon Duff Linton
Gordon Duff Linton is hiring a mid/senior level interior designer to join its team in London.
We are looking for someone for a mid to senior level interior designer position who has an eye for design, is super-organised, and a self-starter. The person must be able to handle responsibility and will have worked with architects, contractors and fellow design consultants.
We are a small, exciting and dynamic company with a portfolio comprising private client homes (UK and abroad), high-end developments, show flats and commercial premises. Designers should display a willingness to learn new techniques and develop existing skills at all times. At least five years’ UK experience is required. Our design studio is located in Battersea, a short walk from Clapham Junction station.
Role and responsibilities:
- to act as lead designer on projects from concept to completion
- manage and mentor assigned team members and their projects
- ensuring our design meets the brief and is implemented correctly and within budget
- demonstrate an ability to think creatively through active participation in internal team meetings
- comfortable to explore and discuss creative concepts, making suggestions at appropriate stages in the project
- 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, reflected ceiling plans, small power plans, 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 projects at the same time and ensuring timely delivery of designs
- prepare and/or assist with fee proposals
- demonstrate an ability to communicate with key team members and fellow consultants at each stage of the project
- attend internal review meetings and assist with any issues as they arise
- strong attention to detail
- help with everyday office tasks
Attributes:
- eye for design
- willingness to learn
- enthusiasm and a sense of humour
- an understanding of target markets
- organised and efficient
- team player
Experience:
- five years’ minimum experience
- proven experience and natural creative ability gained through study/previous job roles
- awareness of current trends in interior design
- production of technical drawing packs for relevant trades
- computer based drawing
- high-end residential experience
Knowledge:
- technical understanding of aspects of architectural design, interior and joinery design
- suppliers, craftsmen and tradespeople
- design trends in the industry
- materials
Qualifications:
- degree or equivalent in interior design
Essential software:
- Vectorworks
- Estimate
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SketchUp
Desirable software:
- PhotoShop
- Enscape
- In Design
Benefits:
- starting salary of £38,000+ depending on experience
- workplace pension
- health insurance after completion of probation and a year’s employment
- 25 days holiday pa plus bank holidays
To apply for this role please respond by sending your CV, covering letter and a portfolio of your work via the apply for job button below. No agencies. Please ensure if you are applying for this role and are also using an agency, that you request they do not send us your CV as we will not be able to consider your application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and all applicants will need to be eligible to work in the UK.