Bristol, UK
Interior designer
at Studio B
Studio B is looking for an interior designer to join its team in Bristol, UK.
We are looking for a super talented, somewhat experienced (two years’ industry experience post-graduation is essential), motivated, down-to-earth interior designer to join our studio in Bristol. If that sounds like you read on for more.
We are a small team specialising in commercial interiors and branding within the hospitality, education and leisure sectors, with live projects across the UK. You should be driven, organised, highly creative, hold a vast knowledge of materials, able to communicate with contractors and clients freely.
To apply for this role it is essential to have a good working knowledge of Vectorworks and at least two years of hands-on commercial design experience. Alongside these two prerequisites, we’d love to see a strong desire to develop new and unique concepts, not follow trends and be able to work on projects as a team and alone.
Please only apply for this position if you have at least two years’ full-time, post-education commercial work experience.
Key responsibilities:
- assisting in the creative vision alongside our clients and design team
- delivering and developing design work from concept to delivery
- ability to present design concepts and ideas with confidence
- liaising with consultants, suppliers and tradespeople
Knowledge and experience:
- proven experience working within commercial projects
- knowledge of space planning and concept development
- experience producing detailed drawings packages and schedules
- experience of working to UK planning & statutory requirements
- good knowledge of joinery, fabrication and construction detailing
- exceptional attention to detail
- excellent time management skills
- strong multi-tasking skills
- ability to source and specify beautiful FF&E within various budgets
working to budgets
Skills:
- sound knowledge of Vectorworks both 2D and 3D software is essential
knowledge working with BIM is an advantage - graduate degree in interior design or similar
- a minimum of two years of full-time employment as a junior or mid-weight designer
- please don’t apply if you are coming straight from university
- excellent rendering/sketching skills is an advantage
- ability to work to deadlines and multitask across various projects
- deep knowledge of FF&E, with a finger on the pulse of new and unusual launches
- working knowledge of InDesign
- able to work your way around long and details spreadsheet
- working knowledge of Photoshop for producing concept imagery and adding to renders
Expectations:
- original thinking
- UK based at time of application
- creative problem-solving
- keen interest in sustainability and how we can be better
- strong attention to detail
- excellent communication skills
- presenting work to clients, whether it’s Zoom or in the room
- solid understanding of design principles
- ability to accept instruction and work collaboratively
- enthusiasm to learn and embrace new challenges
- interest in the wider design industry
- positive and hardworking attitude with a can-do approach
- ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
Benefits:
- competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- opportunities for professional development and training
- new Macbook Pro that’s available for personal use and side hustles
- a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values teamwork
- opportunity to work on diverse and exciting client projects
- mentoring and guidance from experienced team members
- potential for growth and advancement within the company
- six month review with upward wage reviews
- Christmas break on top of standard holiday
- shorter work week during the summer months
- flexible start and finish times
Other information:
- early employment availability is an advantage
- all candidates should be eligible to work in the UK
- demonstrate strong use of colour and sustainable material use throughout your portfolio is a big plus
- you’ll be working on exciting projects that are full of creative freedom
- we welcome individuals who can bring new ideas, skills and knowledge to our team and offer
- ability to interview in person
Please submit your CV, portfolio and cover letter using the ‘apply for job’ button below.
As a small team, it may be difficult to respond to, or interview all applicants. Huge thank you for considering Studio B as your next team. Please refrain from applying if you don’t have the relevant industry experience.