Russian Speaking Interior Designer

VMD STUDIO is looking for a London-based Interior Designer to join our team and support the delivery of high-end residential interior projects across the UK.

We are looking for a hands-on designer with strong technical skills, a good eye for design, and the ability to work independently within a clear creative direction.

This is not an administrative assistant position. The role is suited to someone who is confident working across space planning, Sketch Up, technical drawings, presentations, material sourcing and site support.

You will work closely with the Creative Director, Project Manager and external design team, supporting projects from early planning and design development through to implementation on site.

• Develop initial space-planning proposals based on a clear project brief
• Prepare and amend floor plans, elevations and technical drawings
• Create and develop Sketch Up models
• Produce professional mood boards, presentations and design boards
• Source relevant visual references in line with the project concept and aesthetic
• Assist with the development of smaller residential projects
• Source materials, finishes, fabrics and samples
• Visit suppliers and showrooms across London
• Attend project sites and document progress
• Review site work against approved drawings and design documentation
• Identify visible discrepancies or potential issues and communicate them promptly to the senior design team
• Take clear site photographs, measurements and notes
• Prepare site reports and lists of outstanding questions
• Communicate with contractors, suppliers and consultants where required
• Support the Creative Director and wider team with day-to-day project development and implementation

• Strong working knowledge of Sketch Up
• Good technical drawing skills
• Ability to read and understand architectural and interior drawing packages
• Good understanding of space planning, ergonomics, furniture dimensions and circulation
• Ability to produce accurate and well-presented drawings
• Strong visual and presentation skills
• Ability to create polished mood boards and design presentations
• Good understanding of materials, finishes, furniture and interior detailing
• Ability to source suitable products and materials within a defined design direction
• Confidence attending construction sites and communicating with contractors
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach and willingness to research and suggest options rather than waiting for step-by-step instructions

Fluent Russian is essential for this role.

Good spoken and written English is also required, as the role involves communication with UK-based suppliers, contractors and project partners.

Previous professional experience in residential interior design is required.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on residential refurbishment projects and are comfortable moving between design development, technical work, sourcing and site visits.

You do not need to be a senior designer or independently lead every aspect of a project. However, you should have a strong professional foundation and be able to take a clear brief, develop it competently and recognise when something requires further input from a senior designer.

You are likely to be someone who:

• enjoys both the creative and technical side of interior design
• is confident working independently while remaining collaborative
• notices when something does not look or feel right
• is comfortable asking the right questions
• enjoys working with drawings, materials and real project implementation
• takes ownership of their tasks
• is curious, resourceful and proactive
• understands that good design requires both strong ideas and careful execution

London

The role requires regular travel to project sites, suppliers and showrooms across London.

VMD STUDIO is a British interior design studio working across the UK and Europe, specialising in residential interiors with a strong focus on considered design, materials, detail and implementation.

Our projects combine creative direction with practical delivery, and we work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and specialist design teams throughout the project process.

Please send your CV and portfolio, including examples of:

• space planning
• technical drawings
• Sketch Up work
• mood boards and presentations
• residential interior projects
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