Senior Interior Designer

illuminaughty; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomous position

Direct with management

Motivated colleagues

Career progression

Company events

Casual dress

Guestlist invitations

Job summary

Visual Architects, a Manchester-based interior design and events company, is seeking a creative Interior Designer to join their in‑house team. You will work with clients to translate ideas into compelling spaces, balancing aesthetics with practicality.

Bring CAD and hand-drawing skills, produce sketches and floor plans, and collaborate with architects, artists and contractors. The role offers growth within a growing organisation and a dynamic studio environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing interior spaces with CAD and hand drawings.
• Client-facing design delivery with a team.
• Ability to produce sketches, floor plans, and concept boards.
• Awareness of current interior design and architecture trends.
• Experience with planning consultants and local authorities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design interior spaces including architectural details and temporary elements.
• Create sketches, drawings, and floor plans using CAD and hand-drawing.
• Produce idea boards to communicate concepts to clients.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and vendor involvement.
• Work with architects, contractors, and sales team.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Concept visualization

Drawing & IT

Trends awareness

CAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

Blender

Twin Motion

Job description

About Us

Visual Architects is a creative event and interior design company that specialises in bringing ideas and concepts to life.

About Us

Visual Architects is a creative event and interior design company that specialises in bringing ideas and concepts to life.

Formed in 2013 and based in Manchester, the company has grown rapidly to become one of the most respected event and interior transformation services in the UK and internationally. And we have further plans for growth!

Within the UK headquarters is housed an award‑winning design team together with complete production and logistical facilities which enable us to create turnkey solutions for events and interior venue fit‑outs and refurbishments.

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a creative, experienced Interior Designer to join their growing in‑house Interior design team.

In this role you will be working with client’s personal ideas and requirements, you will also need to be creative and think outside the box.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design interior spaces, including architectural details and temporary elements.


• Client facing, designing and delivering your own projects with the support of a smaller team


• Produce sketches, drawings, and floor plans to illustrate concepts and finished projects using computer‑aided design programs (CAD) and hand‑drawing skills.


• Create idea boards to communicate design concepts to clients.


• Select design strategies and colour palettes to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments.


• Enhance and improve interior spaces’ functionality by modifying architectural elements and arranging artwork, and décor.


• Create project budgets, including materials and labour.


• Establish project timelines and coordinate work activity, vendor involvement, and outside contractors as necessary.


• Perform research and maintain a working knowledge of trends and new developments in the interior design and architecture worlds.


• Work closely with various colleagues, including architects, artists, contractors, painters, and the sales team.

Skills & Experience

• Strong creativity, artistic ability and imagination


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to visualise concepts and explain them to others.


• Good drawing and IT skills.


• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and new design techniques.


• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Twin Motion.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketch‑up


• Experience working with planning consultants and local Authorities is advantageous but not essential

What We Can Offer

• An autonomous position in a growing and ambitious organisation;


• You’ll work directly with the management to drive the growth of the company;


• You’ll work with highly motivated, smart and inspiring colleagues;


• Progression opportunities within the company


• Company events


• Casual dress


• Various guestlist invitations throughout the year

The closing date for this job advert is 5pm on Friday 8th March 2024. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted 1-3 days after the closing date. The deadline may be closed earlier subject to interest and demand.

Join our team and play a key role in bringing unforgettable events to life!