Mid-Level​/Senior Interior Designer

Location: Dunnington

Mid-Level/Senior Interior Designer
Salary circa 35-45k dependent on skills and experience

Location:

Dunnington, York – UK Driving Licence essential
-must live within a commutable distance to York

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are ready!
GIA are looking for a talented and experienced Mid-Level/Senior Interior Designer to join their established design practice based in Dunnington, York.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially aware designer to work on a variety of projects within the hospitality and leisure sectors, taking projects from initial concept through to completion.
The GIA Approach
Established in 1973, GIA is a multidisciplinary practice specialising in architecture, interior design and project management.
We combine high-quality conceptual design with extensive technical expertise, ensuring our projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Our approach focuses on understanding our clients' needs and business objectives, creating inspiring and practical spaces through innovative design, detailed technical knowledge and effective project delivery.
The GIA Pedigree
With over 50 years of experience, GIA has built a strong reputation for successfully delivering projects and developing long-lasting relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers.
Our continued success is driven by our talented team, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional design solutions.
We are now looking for an experienced Interior Designer who shares our passion for creativity, technical excellence and outstanding client service.

The Role
You will play a key role in delivering interior design projects, acting as a main point of contact for clients, taking briefs, developing design concepts and coordinating projects through to completion.
The successful candidate will have previous experience within the hospitality and leisure sector, with hotel design experience being particularly advantageous.
You will combine strong creative and technical design skills with the ability to manage projects, build client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

- * Develop creative and distinctive interior design concepts, presentations and detailed working drawings.
 
* Manage projects from initial client brief through to completion, ensuring high standards of design and delivery.
 
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their requirements and providing professional design advice.
 
* Prepare and deliver design presentations, communicating concepts and ideas effectively.
 
* Produce accurate technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
 
* Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
 
* Attend and chair client, contractor and internal project meetings as required.
 
* Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines, identifying and resolving issues where necessary.
 
* Assist with contract administration, obtaining quotations, reviewing contractor costs and preparing budgets and cost reports.
 
* Ensure designs comply with relevant UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
 
* Support and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks where appropriate.
 
* Contribute to business development opportunities and the continued growth of the practice.
We would like you to:
 
* Have proven interior design experience within the hospitality and leisure sector, ideally including hotel projects.
 
* Demonstrate strong creative design skills alongside excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail.
 
* Have experience producing design concepts, presentations, working drawings and…