London, UK
Assistant designer
at Johnson Naylor
Johnson Naylor is hiring an assistant designer to join its team in London.
Johnson Naylor is an interior architecture practice based in Clerkenwell, London.
We deliver inventive, contextual, considered design always working from first principles with an open minded and rational approach.
Our studio is a friendly and collaborative space where the team are encouraged to share, develop, progress and to own and have pride in the work they do.
Well-known for many successful large scale residential developments we also work in the cultural and hospitality sectors.
We are currently looking for a highly creative Assistant designer to join the team. You will have a minimum of two to three years’ experience post degree in residential development interiors and/or the hospitality sector.
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and experience:
- an energetic motivated creative thinker with the passion for intelligent, thoughtful and considered design and a keen interest to learn
- great organisational skills, grasp of detail and the ability to think ahead, manage programme workflow and work with your team, and the wider teams on multiple projects at different stages
- experience of working on communicating design intent through presentations and drawing packages
- experience producing CAD layouts/elevations, schedules, specification sheets, materials boards and indicative/illustrative digital sketches
- industry knowledge of designers and furniture suppliers would be beneficial
- an understanding of budgets and experience of procurement, managing budgets would be beneficial
- the ability to communicate design ideas visually and verbally within the studio and keen to develop client presentation skills and you will have excellent English language skills both written and verbal
- experience of working on site on installation of furniture and dressing would be beneficial
- an interest and passion for sustainable design would be an advantage
Requirements:
- two to three years’ relevant experience
- minimum BA Hons in Interior Design / Interior Architecture or Architecture
- skills in SketchUp/InDesign/Photoshop required – Vectorworks is an advantage though we are open to cross training from other design software.
What we offer
This is a full time position, perfect for growing your career in a highly skilled, collaborative, sharing and caring studio.
Starting 23 days holiday plus regular architectural / design trips, factory visits, internal training and CPD’s. Company Pension Scheme, Employee assistance programme.
Johnson Naylor is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion within our studio.
Please include in application your CV and portfolio, together with your salary expectation.