Interior Design Technician

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Workspace/Retail Interiors sector is seeking an Interior Design Technician. This role combines creativity with technical skills, focusing on interior and exterior layouts for branded sites across the UK. Candidates should have at least 5 years of related experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a degree in relevant fields. The position offers exciting opportunities within a sociable design team and includes benefits like 25 days holiday and career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus your birthday off)

Perks and benefits in a growing team

Career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and planning permissions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop layouts for multiple sites based on concept blueprints.
• Produce accurate space plans that enhance customer and staff experience.
• Ensure all plans meet UK building regulations and health & safety requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Spatial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Architecture

Related field

Job description

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Location: Central London (Hybrid, minimum Tues–Thurs in the office)

Sector: Workspace/Retail Interiors

Start: ASAP

Overview:

An established in-house design team is seeking a talented Interior Design Technician to join their team. This role is a blend of creativity and technical delivery, supporting the rollout of interior and exterior layouts for a network of branded sites across the UK. You’ll be working from established design blueprints, focusing on space planning, detailing, and ensuring designs align with brand standards and UK regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and develop interior and exterior layouts for multiple sites, working from existing concept blueprints
• Produce accurate space plans that optimise functionality and enhance customer and staff experience
• Maintain brand consistency across all locations, including signage and visual identity
• Specify furniture, fixtures, and finishes from an established catalogue, balancing cost, style, and durability
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, property, and senior stakeholders
• Support implementation, coordinating with contractors and suppliers to see designs through to completion
• Ensure all plans meet UK building regulations and H&S requirements
• Integrate sustainability and energy-efficiency principles into designs where possible

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally within retail, commercial, or multisite environments
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of UK building regs and planning permissions
• Excellent spatial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Great communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Previous experience working with property, estate, or finance-led environments a plus

Why Apply:

• Be part of shaping the look and feel of a well-known national brand
• Join a sociable, fast-paced design team with great exposure to the wider business
• 25 days holiday (plus your birthday off)
• Perks, benefits, and career progression in a growing team