Interior Architect & Interior designer

Location:

Bristol, UK

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Working Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Visa Sponsorship:
Work permit / Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be offered after 12 months of successful employment, subject to eligibility and UK immigration requirements.

Isteni Group is a Bristol-based property and construction group specialising in property investment and development, construction, interior design, home staging and lettings.

Our projects range from residential refurbishments and extensions to loft conversions, HMOs, serviced accommodation and larger property development projects.

Unlike a traditional design studio, our designers have the opportunity to see projects progress from the initial concept and client brief through to procurement, construction, installation, staging and final handover.

You will work alongside our construction, development and staging teams to create attractive, practical and commercially viable interiors.

The position is particularly suitable for someone at the beginning of their career who wants hands-on experience, exposure to live construction projects and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded Interior Designer.

• Meet clients and assist in understanding their requirements, lifestyle, budget and design preferences.
• Attend properties to carry out site surveys, measurements and photographic records.
• Develop interior concepts, mood boards, colour palettes and material selections.
• Produce 2D layouts, space plans and furniture layouts.
• Produce 3D visualisations and realistic design presentations where required.
• Assist with bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living-space designs.
• Prepare lighting, electrical, furniture and finishes layouts.
• Produce design schedules and specifications for construction teams.
• Select flooring, tiles, sanitaryware, lighting, furniture, paint colours, fabrics and accessories.
• Source products and obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Work within agreed client budgets while maintaining the desired design standard.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, suppliers and our internal construction team.
• Attend site during construction to ensure the design intent is being followed.
• Identify design issues early and help develop practical solutions.
• Assist with procurement, ordering and tracking materials and furniture.
• Support the staging and styling of completed properties.
• Prepare client presentations and contribute to design meetings.
• Maintain organised project records, drawings, specifications and supplier information.
• Support the wider Isteni team across property development, construction and staging projects where required.

This role is designed to provide significantly broader experience than a conventional junior design position. You will gain practical exposure to:

Concept development, layouts, specifications, finishes, lighting, furniture, kitchens and bathrooms.

Understanding how designs translate into actual construction, including working with builders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other trades.

Understanding how design decisions affect property values, rental demand, development costs and return on investment.

Supplier management, quotations, budgets, lead times, ordering and cost control.

Taking briefs, presenting concepts, managing expectations and communicating throughout a project.

Preparing completed properties for sale, rental, serviced accommodation and marketing.

We want this position to develop into a long-term career within Isteni Group.

During your first 12 months, you will be given increasing…