Employer: Kara G Recruitment Salary: £20,000 – £22,000 per annum Date Added: 03/03/2024
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a highly successful Interior Design company. If you’re looking to develop your career as an Interior Designer then this is the perfect opportunity. As the Junior Designer you will be working with and supporting the Design Manager with all live projects in the residential sector.
Key duties:
Research and source high-quality interiors products including bespoke items, fittings, soft furnishings, lighting, furniture, sanitary ware, pictures and accessories for the designer’s brief
Maintain paper and electronic files database
Action Interior Designer’s instructions and keep them informed of progress
Prepare and maintain project schedules and programs
Draw up Interior Designer plans in AutoCAD, Canva, Sketch Up
Obtain product samples on time for projects
Place and confirm orders with suppliers. Oversee supplier production monitoring quality and co-ordinate delivery slots
Communicate with suppliers and Contractors, monitor progress
Receive deliveries on-site and assist in their placement and installation to plan
Take and produce minutes of client’s and supplier meetings
Meet clients and exceed the expected high standard of service
Maintain samples library and product store
Maintain an organised and tidy appearance of the office
Support the Design and Marketing Manager with queries and complaints
Attend meetings with senior management when requested
Style properties for photoshoots and showhome launches.
Monitor furniture collections for discontinued / unpopular items.
Assist sales team with clients requiring a design element.
It really is a great opportunity with lots of scope for the right person.
Key skills/experience required:
You should be interested in interior design and willing to follow design directives and client requests
A Degree in a creative subject
Highly proficient in software/systems used in the office – Canva, Khaos, Monday, Sketchup and Abobe
Excellent social media skills
You will understand how to read drawings and demonstrate the understanding of the basic principles of special planning
In depth knowledge of furniture systems and finishes
Strong communication skills, written, verbal, listening and confident in dealing with a wide range of clients
Able to deal firmly and fairly with contractors, consultants and clients
Excellent organisational and time management skills
The ability to multitask whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail
Must demonstrate problem-solving skills
Have the ability to work to tight deadlines
The ability to work within budget constraints
Have the ability to work in a team and or off your own initiative
Able to deal firmly and fairly with contractors, consultants and clients
Must have the ability to learn on the job and adapt to change in this independent growing business
Have a full clean driving licence
If you think this could be the opportunity for you, send in your CV and portfolio/work samples. Ideally you will have a degree in interior design or similar.
