Middleweight Interior Designer

Salary: GBP
29000 - GBP
33000 per annum + Company Benefits

I am seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Middleweight Interior Designer to join a welcoming team based in Chelmsford. The well-established firm works across diverse sectors including hospitality, residential, and healthcare, consistently delivering creative, client-focused solutions. With a well-established reputation, they pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their clients.

• Collaborative studio environment with a team of approximately 15 professionals.
• Full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
• Four weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Company pension scheme.

• Lead and support interior design projects through all stages, from feasibility and concept design to construction and handover.
• Develop innovative design concepts and prepare presentation materials for client meetings.
• Produce high-quality technical drawing packages, including plans, elevations, sections and bespoke joinery details.
• Prepare FF&E specifications, source products and obtain supplier quotations.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, monitoring progress and resolving design-related queries.
• Manage snagging activities and support projects through to successful completion.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, design trends, materials and regulatory requirements.

• Sufficient experience within commercial interior design.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Strong portfolio showcasing hospitality, workplace and/or hotel projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; rendering software experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent design, space planning and technical detailing skills.
• Experience presenting concepts to clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of FF&E specification, material selection and supplier coordination.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, together with a full UK driving licence.