Speculative Application for Designer (all levels) at Universal

Map Project Office; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A design studio in London is seeking mid to senior level interior or architectural designers to manage exciting projects. The role offers flexibility between studio and remote work, with a generous benefits package including competitive salary, healthcare, and professional development support. Candidates should have experience in workplace and hospitality design and be proficient in producing drawing packages with Vectorworks.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible start/finish times

Bupa healthcare

Access to Bupa dental plan

Online GP appointments

Lifeworks well-being platform

Headspace app

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Enhanced pension contribution

Financial Advice 1:1s

Payment of professional memberships

Architecture Part 3 sponsorship package

CycleScheme

Train season ticket loan

Retail discounts

Short term employment breaks

Generous enhanced parental leave

Emergency time off for dependents

Recruitment referral bonus

Regular learning events & socials

Quarterly creativity day

Time to attend industry events

Free breakfast

Qualifications

• Mid to senior level experience in design.
• Experience across workplace, hospitality, cultural, or retail sectors.
• Ability to manage small to medium sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium sized projects from concept stage.
• Produce drawing packages.

Skills

Project management

Experience in workplace design

Experience in hospitality design

Solid experience in producing drawing packages

Vectorworks proficiency

Job description

Overview

Department: Designers

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: London

Description

As we plan out some exciting new projects, Universal would like to hear from interior or architectural creatives to join our talented team.

About Universal Design Studio

Universal Design Studio was founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby in Shoreditch, London. The studio is driven by a deeply held belief in the transformative power of well designed, finely crafted spaces with a process rooted in design-led strategy and research. The studio’s work foregrounds the experience of the people that inhabit our spaces, with an emphasis on adaptability and rigour.

Over the past two decades, Universal’s portfolio has grown to encompass hotels and restaurants, retail environments, workspaces, residential, master planning and public realm design. Alongside this, the studio has executed culturally significant projects for galleries and cultural institutions across the globe. Clients include Ace Hotel, Fortnum & Mason, At Six Stockholm, The Office Group, Rimowa, the Victoria & Albert Museum, IBM, Google and Frieze Art Fair amongst others.

The studio is co-directed by Jason Holley and Paul Gulati.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Whilst we are open to hear from all levels, we are prioritising meeting designers at mid to senior level of experience, rather than designers who have acted at an assistant level.

So you will be capable of day to day managing small to medium sized projects, preferably from concept stage. You will have worked across at least one of our key sectors: workplace, hospitality, cultural & retail. We need you to have solid experience producing drawing packages, preferably in Vectorworks.

We are open to hear from individuals seeking freelance or employed positions.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please don\u2019t hesitate to submit your application.

Benefits & other information

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package offered for employees: Including: Generous holiday allowance, flexible start/finish times, Bupa healthcare, access to Bupa dental plan, Online GP appointments, Lifeworks well-being platform providing counselling, Headspace app, Life Assurance, Income Protection, enhanced pension contribution, Financial Advice 1:1s, payment of professional memberships, Architecture Part 3 sponsorship package, CycleScheme, train season ticket loan, retail discounts, short term employment breaks, generous enhanced parental leave polices, emergency time off for dependents, recruitment referral bonus, regular learning events & socials, quarterly studio wide creativity day, time to attend industry events, free breakfast.

Hybrid working: Employees have the flexibility to work a mix of in the studio and at home, working a minimum of 3 days in the studio and up to 2 days from home. Wednesday and Monday being anchor days, where everyone comes in to the studio. Additionally, the option to request to work remotely for up to 2 weeks per year.

Application process: We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Diversity & Inclusion: With the integrated support of our D&I employee resource group, Universal and Map are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age.