Oxfordshire, UK
Interior design assistant
at HollandGreen
HollandGreen is looking for an interior design assistant to join its team in Oxfordshire, UK.
HollandGreen is an award-winning, multidisciplinary design practice across architecture, interior design and landscape design. We have developed an incredible portfolio of high-end residential projects in London, Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, and the home counties, together with a broad range of commercial projects ranging from multiple-unit residential projects to boutique hotels through our sister company Anderson HollandGreen.
Due to exciting growth, we are looking for a bright, passionate and highly organised interior design assistant to join our practice in our Thame studio, Oxfordshire. This position would be ideal for someone at the beginning of their design career, looking to gain experience within an established team.
The ideal candidate will be a kind and hard-working multi-tasker with an appreciation of working in a busy, creative environment. You will have a willingness to learn and be able to work flexibly within a team, with a strong attention to detail and a conscientious and proactive approach to all areas.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects from concept through to completion, and become part of a dynamic, design-led and friendly studio.
Applicants should have a natural aptitude for design and ideally some experience working on high-quality projects demonstrated through a beautiful portfolio of work that exhibits their ability to contribute to the design ethos of the practice.
Ideal candidates will have:
- an interest in interior design and willing to follow design directives and client requests
- proficient in ArchiCAD and Adobe programs such as InDesign and Photoshop
- excellent organisational skills
- confidence in dealing with a wide range of clients
- capability to deal firmly and fairly with contractors, consultants and clients
- ability to deliver results and see jobs through
- an understanding of how to read and take measurements off of drawings
- strong teamwork ability
- the capability to collaborate, to innovate and to learn
- numerate with excellent attention to detail
- proficient in Word and Excel
- experience with SketchUp (desirable)
Role and responsibilities:
- to assist with the smooth running of the interior design department
- keeping the design library of books, samples and materials in order
- preparing documents and materials for meetings
- organising deliveries, storage and logistics
- producing accurate and detailed meeting minutes
- supporting designers on site visits as necessary
- research and source high quality interiors products including bespoke items, fittings, soft furnishings, lighting, furniture, sanitary ware, pictures and accessories to designer’s brief
- ordering receiving and distributing samples, keeping on top of our returnable samples and organising meetings with ID suppliers
- purchase order tracking
- updating internal documents and schedules
- inputting furniture layouts in Archicad plans
- welcoming clients and providing refreshments
Required skills and experience:
- three to 12 months professional experience in the UK
- excellent creative and design skills; a good eye and passion for high-end interiors
- enthusiastic team player – enjoys supporting and working within a team
- fluent spoken and written English
- strong client presentation skills with a professional and clear manner
- good organisational and scheduling skills
- customer-focused mindset and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- outstanding administrative skills
- full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
In return we will offer:
- a friendly and supportive working environment from our Oxfordshire studio in Thame, with the option for some home working
- competitive salary
- company bonus scheme and company pension
- private health care
- in-house training, opportunities to grow within the company
- employee assistance programme and other well-being benefits
This is a full-time position. All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.
HollandGreen is an equal opportunities employer.
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