Interior Designer

A RIBA Chartered, award-winning studio in Chelmsford is looking for a talented Interior Designer to join its growing team. Known for creativity, integrity and delivering commercially successful spaces, this close-knit practice works across Residential, Commercial, Retail, Education and Community sectors - and has built an exceptional reputation as a trusted design consultancy.

The Role

You'll own projects from initial concept through to completion - developing design packages, presenting to clients, managing FF&E, coordinating on site and delivering high-quality results across a varied and interesting project mix that includes hospitality, workplace and hotel schemes.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Interior Design projects through feasibility, planning, tender, construction and handover

Developing and presenting creative concept design packages to clients and project teams

Producing detailed drawing packages — plans, elevations, sections, construction and joinery details

Compiling FF&E schedules, sourcing materials and obtaining quotes from suppliers

Coordinating with contractors, consultants and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle

Attending site meetings, managing snagging and handling on-site queries

Keeping up to date with industry trends, materials and relevant legislation

Interior Designer Requirements

Min 3 years’ experience in commercial Interior Design, with a portfolio that evidences pub/hospitality, workplace and hotel projects

A degree (or equivalent) in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills; Adobe InDesign and Photoshop proficiency; V-Ray or similar rendering software is a bonus

The ability to produce detailed technical drawing packages from feasibility to construction stage

Experience managing site delivery and liaising with clients, contractors and project managers

Solid knowledge of FF&E sourcing, specification, and supplier management

Familiarity with Building Regulations, British Standards and statutory legislation

Excellent communication, presentation and client-facing skills

Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines

Full UK driving licence

The successful Interior Designer can expect to receive a salary likely to be in the range of £30k-£33k (DoE).

You’ll be surrounded by a friendly and collaborative multi-disciplinary team all working together towards a common goal. You will be afforded all the support you require to really excel within the industry.

To be considered for the role please forward your CV and portfolio through to Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting or contact Joey on (phone number removed) for further information