Intermediate designer

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Professional development reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid birthday

Paid time off

Job summary

AvroKO in London invites an intermediate designer to join our studio and contribute to hospitality-focused projects worldwide. You’ll work with senior designers on concept development, technical coordination, and client presentations, in a collaborative, design-forward environment.

You should have a solid interior design background, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and Adobe tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field from an accredited school.
• Three plus years’ postgraduate design experience with high-end, conceptually driven design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).
• Strong knowledge of FF&E, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrate a strong conceptual approach to design and persuasive presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively with design directors and creative managing directors across the firm

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design presentations with mood boards, 3D modeling, renderings, CAD drawings, and FF&E selections.
• Produce and coordinate contract documents, material schedules, and budgets.
• Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, field reports, and punch lists.
• Collaborate with consultants and vendors to ensure design integrity.
• Mentor interior designers and interns.
• Promote design excellence within the studio and cross-team collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

InDesign

FF&E knowledge

Conceptual design

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

AvroKO is hiring an intermediate designer to join its team in London.

About the job

Join our London studio and be a part of a global network of studios spanning four cities (New York, Bangkok, San Francisco, and London). Consistently voted as one of the top three most admired firms in hospitality interior design, you’ll be working on conceptually driven projects which include restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential. You’ll be working collaboratively with some of the smartest, and design-forward experts in hospitality-driven spaces and experiences.

Intermediate Designers hold a special place at AvroKO as key contributors under the guidance of Senior Designers. Intermediate designers play a primary role in the conceptualization, development, coordination, documentation, and execution of projects. You should have exceptional design skills, a background knowledge of hospitality, and a portfolio showcasing creative design concepts.

What you will do:

• conceptual design presentations which include mood board, 3-D modeling, photoshop renderings, CAD drawings, image research, material selections, FF&E selections, and other job-related duties as assigned
• produce and coordinate technical drawings which include contract document sets, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets
• perform construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field reports, and punch list reviews
• participate in coordination with consultants and vendors
• mentor interior designers and interns
• work closely with your design team and studio at large, to promote a culture of design excellence and creativity
• other job-related duties as assigned

Resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed. Please upload your portfolio via “upload additional files.”

Job requirements:

• bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field from an accredited school
• three plus years’ of postgraduate design experience with significant experience in high-end, conceptually driven design
• proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software
• proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• strong knowledge of FF&E, materials, and specifications
• demonstrate a strong conceptual approach to design and persuasive presentation skills
• excellent teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively with design directors and creative managing directors across the firm

Life at AvroKO

At AvroKO, we are dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

AvroKO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

We encourage employees to lead a life reflective of our hospitality mission and provide opportunities for team outings, and curated design events. Our benefits include pension scheme, referral bonus, yearly professional development reimbursement, paid holidays, paid birthday, and paid time off.