Interior Designer

BANDA PROPERTY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Banda is seeking a talented interior designer to contribute to high-end residential, development and hospitality projects in London and beyond. The role emphasizes collaboration with Senior Designers and Directors to develop concept designs, spatial planning and detailed documentation across RIBA stages.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of experience, a relevant degree, strong AutoCAD skills, and a drive to push design excellence within Banda’s creative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Interior Design/Architecture industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.
• AutoCAD skills essential; capable of producing work packages independently to RIBA Stage 3.
• High end residential, development or hospitality experience highly regarded.

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.

Skills

Interior design experience

Collaboration

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

3ds Max

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

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).