London, UK
Junior interior designer
at Field Day Studio
Field Day Studio is hiring a junior interior designer to join its team in London.
About us
We are an architectural interior design studio located in the heart of leafy Greenwich, London. We’re a close-knit team of three passionate individuals, dedicated to crafting interior spaces that are both beautiful and meaningful. We love to work with colour, pattern and texture and take time to find the right pieces that resonate with our clients. We particularly love the depth and interest vintage pieces can bring to a space. Our relationships with our clients, contractors and suppliers are incredibly important to us and building those relationships each day allows us to design homes that function wonderfully and tell the story of the home and those who live there.
The role
We are recruiting for a fixed-term junior interior designer to cover a sabbatical absence for six months. There is the possibility that the position will become permanent after this period. The role is ideal for those budding designers who have an analytical mind, excellent attention to detail and a passion for interior design. We are a small studio and this role will have a broad remit; offering access and experience to all areas of the business. You’ll work autonomously and in collaboration with the two directors on around six projects at a time across different sites and at different stages of the design process. Our studio is open, friendly and trusting and we aim for constant reflection and improvement in our work.
Responsibilities:
- interpreting the creative direction of a project to produce and present FF&E space plans and elevations
- scheme digital mood boards – to include FF&E and material selection
- production of project sample boxes for presentation to clients
- assisting in the production of drawing packs – including space plans, basic joinery detailing and lighting and electrics plans
- knowledge of all ongoing projects: timetables, budgets, actions and decisions
- maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors
- assisting with the collation of quotes and invoices, organising collection and deliveries
- accurately updating and maintaining FF&E costings and budgets
- production of schedules necessary to implement the design
- maintaining the studio sample library
- site visits with the directors to record actions and decisions
- continually adding to the preferred suppliers list with new suppliers suited to Field Day projects
- contribute to the organisation and maintenance of an orderly studio
- contribution to an image and product library for use on Field Day social media channels
- act as a point of contact with clients regarding the issuing of proposals, invoices, deliveries and questions pertaining to the project
Ideal candidate:
- 6-12 months’ experience in industry
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent in interior design is desirable
- a knowledge of and passion for interior design
- excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- proficiency in Vectorworks/AutoCad, Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
- strong numeracy skills; comfortable handling budgets
- strong literacy skills; exceptional communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English
- self-motivated, independent and positive
What we can offer you:
- 27k – 29k
- pension contribution
- 20 days holidays plus national holidays (pro-rata)
- flexible working
- direct collaboration with the directors of the business on a broad remit
If you are interested in applying please send a cover letter including your reasons for wanting to join the team and how you meet the criteria, a copy of your CV and your portfolio. Your portfolio should include a residential project you feel is a good representation of your personal approach to interior design. Please send all documents via the ‘apply for job’ button below as soon as possible and no later than 31 March. We would like to fill the position immediately, if possible.