Junior Interior Designer

Insidesource; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Insidesource DEI Statement

By nurturing a culture where everyone experiences a deep sense of belonging and equity of opportunity, we will uphold our vision to “unleash human and business potential.” We commit to being an anti-ism workplace and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business.

Job Summary

As a Designer, you will be responsible for applying Insidesource’ s creative expertise and design services to support new and existing clients. You will work independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop creative interior space solutions that meet customer needs. This includes engaging with customers to gather project information, perform field verifications, space planning, furniture and material selections, product specification and quality assurance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project team to qualify aesthetic, performance, budget, and schedule criteria to meet customer’s project goals.
• Engage with customer to clarify project information and uncover customer challenges.
• Conduct product research in support of projects and requests to find appropriate furniture solutions, accessories, fabric, and finish approvals to meet specific budget, lead-time, functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Produce and present design concepts to customers.
• Contact vendors for pricing and information and manage all project-related quotes from vendors.
• Obtain customer approvals for all design development packets prior to commencing final specifications.
• Perform field measurements and inventories of existing product and incorporate into project design deliverables.
• Specify furniture required per final furniture layouts and selected finishes.
• Produce/revise furniture block plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and installation drawings.
• Develop validation packages and spreadsheets.
• Estimate budgetary hours and manage and monitor project hours.
• Collaborate with outsourced design service providers as needed, ensuring complete and accurate information and direction is provided.
• Demonstrate Insidesource values of Team First, Client Led, Change Markers and Experience Focused in all aspects of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, however, the position may require directing work of outsourced design service providers as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience Required

• 2+ years of experience in Dealership or A&D firm a plus.
• NCIDQ or CIDA accreditation preferred.
• AutoCAD 2018/CET experience required and CAP 2020 Worksheet preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Sketch-Up, and web-support applications.
• Strong knowledge of interior design field and current practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable building codes, ADA regulations, National Electrical Code, etc.
• Strong knowledge of workplace trends (aesthetic, ergonomics, technology integration, workplace culture, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of commercial furniture vendors, including features/benefits, pricing, application and assembly, specification options, and nomenclature.
• Understanding of contract furniture processes, including specification development, order preparation, project management, order management, and delivery/installation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (including grammar, spelling, and proof- reading).
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a keen eye for interior design, finishes, space planning and graphics.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate design development activities with client and client’s project team. Ability to present using live design in person or over virtual meetings.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and collaborative work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal dealership sales, project management, account coordination, procurement, and operations/installation groups, client, contractor and subcontractor trades, A&D firms, electricians and client’s IT group, etc.