Interior Designer

About the role

This is an exciting career move that will allow you to take ownership of components of high-end residential projects in the UK and abroad, and support the design direction of the Project Leads. You will have a positive

and professional attitude at all times towards clients, suppliers and the wider design team. You will have a meticulous eye for design and detail, evident in your well put together portfolio, and the ability to document independently across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare concept designs with Senior Interior Designers, Associates and/or Directors
• Learn to contribute and present to both internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare spatial planning and schematic design schemes
• Assist in preparing design presentations and documentation through RIBA stages
• Assist in preparing tender documentation packages including drawings, details, schedules and specifications
• Assist in liaising with the wider design team including engineering services, specialist sub consultants and suppliers as required
• Assist in liaising with clients, taking meeting minutes and any project related filing (i.e., project correspondence and drawing files)
• Assist in on-site construction stage, demonstrating the ability to problem solve.

About you

You will have previous experience of working within a collaborative, creative and resourceful team. You will have specialised experience in the design and construction of interior architecture / interior design and FF&E for high-end private residential, development and/or hospitality projects.

You will be able to demonstrate

• 3+ years’ experience working in the Interior Design and/or Architecture industry
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• AutoCAD skills essential. You must be capable of producing work packages independently to RIBA Stage 3
• High end residential, development or hospitality experience highly regarded
• Ability to ideate, create and push design boundaries to contribute to Banda’s design excellence and innovation.
• Good technical knowledge and ability to develop architectural and joinery detailing, taking the design through to documentation with the assistance of a Senior Interior Designer, Associate and/or Director
• Ability and confidence in dealing with suppliers, consultants and the wider design team
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and standards relevant to the project/role
• Excellent understanding of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• SketchUp, Rhino, Revit and 3D Studio Max or other 3D modelling skills an advantage
• Good understanding of suppliers, materials, fabrics, sanitaryware, lighting and hardware specifications
• Ability to work to deadlines, often on simultaneous projects.
• Understanding of cost and assisting project teams to help deliver exceptional results within the architectural, ID and FF&E budgetary framework set out by the client or stakeholder(s).