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Holte Studio is seeking a junior designer to join its team in London.

We are looking for an ambitious junior designer to join our growing team. The role will entail liaising with clients, preparing quotes, introducing clients to the products in the showroom, preparing design & production drawings and general day-to-day assistance.

We are a small, growing company which means there can be a large diversity in tasks; the successful candidate must be flexible and prepared to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. We welcome applicants from a variety of art/design backgrounds including but not limited to: architecture, interior design, furniture design, product design, graphic design, fine art and industrial design.

Are you:

• friendly, inquisitive and motivated?
• eager to learn more about materials, finishes and manufacturing methods?
• dedicated to sustainable and democratic design?
• fond of food and passionate about pastries?

Do you have:

• an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in interior architecture, product design, architecture or a similar, closely-related subject? Or two to three years’ working experience in kitchen design, interior design or architecture?
• a minimum of one years’ professional experience in a studio or office environment?
• some sales of customer service experience?
• the ability to work as part of a team and independently?
• excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively?
• experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign or equivalent programmes? Knowledge of 3D modelling programmes such as SketchUp or Rhino is a plus

What the job involves

The nature of our small company means that the role is diverse but here are some of the tasks and responsibilities it covers:

• working with the design team and clients to progress design projects
• managing and processing sample orders
• producing quotes and estimates
• holding appointments with clients in the showroom and online to discuss their project, guiding them through our pathways and product range
• research and design development, including looking for new materials, processes and finishes
• generating production drawings
• liasing with architects and builders on project delivery
• as you gain experience in the role, there will be progression opportunities for the right candidate to more senior design roles within the organisation

What we offer:

• £28-33k per annum (FTE) depending on experience
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) or the pro-rata equivalent
• comprehensive health insurance, including dental and optical
• employee assistance programme
• cycle-to-work scheme and CycleSaver access for discounted subscriptions to Lime and other bike share providers
• company pension and bonus scheme
• a chance to join a small, growing company who are looking to invest in committed individuals
• a discount on a HØLTE kitchen!
• consideration will be given to both full-time and part-time applicants

Normal opening hours are 9am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.

Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to work some Saturday hours (one Saturday a month in exchange for TOIL or overtime pay). We are based at our design studio just off Broadway Market, Hackney.

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter via the apply for job button below.

We will be looking to interview prospective candidates from mid-July onwards. If you know someone who might be interested in this role, please point them in our direction!

Closing date for applications: 25 July 2025

Start date for successful applicant: August 2025 onwards

HØLTE welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We aim to recruit, develop and retain the best candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity. You can let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process. We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive.

www.holte.studio