Interior Design Technician

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the Workspace/Retail Interiors sector seeks an Interior Design Technician to join their in-house design team. This role involves creativity and technical skills, optimizing space and ensuring designs meet regulations while enhancing brand identity. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, communication skills, and a relevant degree, contributing to a national brand’s look and feel.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Career progression opportunities

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 interior layouts from existing blueprints.
• Maintain brand consistency across all locations.
• Specify furniture, fixtures, and finishes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

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