Creative Interior Designer

SMC Design; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Creative Designer in London, where you'll work on high-end marine interior design projects. This role requires a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to lead designs from inception to completion, demonstrating exceptional creativity and attention to detail. You'll collaborate with suppliers and clients, ensuring that designs align with brand ideals. With a focus on hospitality and retail design, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-graduate experience in creative design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design success and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal deadlines and design standards proactively.
• Develop detailed designs and select appropriate materials.
• Visualize concepts effectively for team communication.

Skills

Conceptual Design Development

CAD Software (2D and 3D)

Photoshop

SketchUp

MS Office

FF&E Selection

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

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SMC-Design is looking for a talented and experienced Creative Designer to join our London studio.

At SMC, we work on high-end marine interior design projects, liaising with suppliers and working to a client’s needs and aspirations. Experience in delivering drawing and detail packages for large-scale commercial projects (e.g., hotels/cruise ships) is essential, as well as impeccable organisational, research, and communication skills. Experience or a background in commercial, retail, and hospitality design would be a definite bonus.

Education

You should be educated to a relevant degree or diploma level with 6+ years’ post-graduate experience. Applicable knowledge of creative design methodologies and processes is necessary.

Outline

Must have evidence of strong hospitality/retail design experience.

Must have at least 6+ years of relevant experience.

As a creative designer, you would have successfully led designs from inception to completion, demonstrating your skills at delivering exceptional design, with experience of working independently or as part of a team.

The creative designer will be able to show and provide portfolio evidence of consistently improving project success, development of ideas, and their execution, supported by relevant narrative to justify their design choices. You should demonstrate expert concept layout skills, creativity, and the ability to adhere to SMC brand ideals.

Skills:

• Ability to create and develop conceptual designs, including the skill of using colour and texture
• Experience in using CAD software fluently in 2D and 3D
• Knowledge of Vectorworks is advantageous
• Advanced skills in Photoshop, SketchUp, and MS Office
• Knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing, and scheduling)
• Self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback
• Ability to manage time, generate/manage schedules, and workflow of projects efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to understand and generate plans creatively using sketches and CAD software
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present at a high level
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong people skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage internal deadlines and standards of design.
• Visualize and explain concepts to others.
• Develop detailed designs and select materials.
• Deliver design with a strong narrative linked to brand ideals.
• Work in both 2D and 3D to communicate design intent.
• Manage the creative process on assigned spaces through to finished CGI.

Competitive salary dependent on experience.

We will only consider applicants who provide a CV, portfolio, UK right to work, and salary expectations. Please email [e-mail] with your CV & portfolio, salary expectations, current location, and UK right to work.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Art/Creative

Industries

• Architecture and Planning
• Interior Design

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