Experienced Interior Designer

An Experienced Interior Designer job is available with the new department of a creative workplace design and build company in the New Forest, Hampshire. The ideal candidate will enjoy leading the full design process including concept development, technical, FF&E and visualisation. Offering a salary of up to £45,000 plus profit share, hybrid working, and more!

Established over a decade ago, the practice operates under a number of divisions and has gone from strength to strength over the years. This is an all-round position with a soon-to-be-launched department, part of the design & build sector. The successful candidate will be the sole interior designer of the team and must have experience working on projects from concept through to installation, liaising with both clients and contractors. Perfect opportunity for a driven designer looking for a step up in their career!

Role & Responsibilities

1. Managing projects throughout all stages including ISO requirements, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring designs are compliant with current legislation.
2. Researching & developing initial ideas and discussing requirements with client and internal team.
3. Working closely with project finance manager to establish costs/work schedules on projects.
4. Preparing concept presentations 3D/2D in line with client brief and budget.
5. Producing CAD drawings to include in presentations.
6. Presenting design concepts to client and the wider team.
7. Attending site meetings with clients, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
8. Exploring new products including fittings, furniture, decorations, and dressing.
9. Building strong working relationships with suppliers and clients.
10. Continually developing design processes and procedures to ensure efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Degree qualified in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
2. 4+ years' experience working within a similar role in a commercial design environment.
3. Proven experience creating concept design proposals, finishes boards and other presentation documents.
4. Excellent communication skills and experience developing solid working relationships with clients, suppliers and other third parties.
5. Strong presentation skills; previous experience in presenting design concepts at a senior/board level would be an advantage.
6. Previous experience of taking briefing documents that enable full scheme development.
7. Experience undertaking building surveys.
8. Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, detailed drawings and schedules etc.
9. Up to date knowledge of materials and current design trends.
10. Solid understanding of product & furniture solutions, and supplier knowledge/contacts.
11. Working knowledge of current Building Regulations and statutory requirements.
12. Proven experience in successfully managing a varied workload in line with project deadlines.
13. Professional and effective verbal and visual presentation skills.
14. Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel when required.

What you get back

1. Salary up to £45,000.
2. 25 days annual leave plus birthday off, plus bank holidays.
3. Profit share bonus.
4. Hybrid working.
5. Dog-friendly office.
6. Free on-site parking.
7. Company sick leave policy.
8. Various company events throughout the year, and more.

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period.

Experienced Interior Designer Job in New Forest - Your Interior Design Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Gaby Montero Job Ref: 14952)