Bristol, UK
Middleweight architectural and interior designer
at Shape Studio
Shape Studio is looking for a middleweight designers to join its team in Bristol, UK.
Start date
February 2025
Salary
Dependant on experience
Job type
Full time (5 days a week) – based in Bristol
About us
Shape Studio is a design led fabrication team based in workshops in the heart of Bristol. Working at all scales in the commercial, hospitality and retail sectors we approach every project with making in mind.
We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that nurtures talent and encourages growth. We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated designer to join our team and help us shape the future of our design.
About you
We are looking for a skilled designer who can creatively interpret a client’s brief and aspirations into designs to exceptional production standard for workshop fabrication. These must be executed within scheduled project timelines.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment is essential and you will be working with a small team of friendly and creatively encouraging people. You must have a rounded understanding of the commercial design process including architectural structures, spatial design and interior architecture.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated with a creative architectural mind. A candidate who is open, enthusiastic, excitable, curious – and that loves the work they do!
Specific Requirements
- experience with working on projects of different scales and to commercial deadlines
- an understanding and capability for project management and budgets
- experience of full process design including concept design, design development and detailed design elements
- ability to interpret a client brief and requirements to produce strong conceptual designs
- a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- an understanding of construction methods and an ability to translate these into working drawings for makers in the workshop and on site
- effectively managing your own time
- excellent communication skills with co-workers and clients
- working on multiple projects in parallel
- a fast learner who is interested in new creative processes and capable of applying their skill set to trouble shoot issues
- software preferences: Vectorworks, Rhino, Sketchup and Adobe CC
Please apply with your CV, brief portfolio of selected works and a cover letter via the apply for job button below.
We may find it difficult to respond to every application and enquiry for an interview. Thank you for your interest in working at Shape.
We look forward to hearing from you.