Junior Interior Designer

Perkins&Will; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Dublin is seeking a junior interior design professional to support the Corporate Interiors team on a range of commercial projects. The role offers mentorship and guidance to develop as an interior designer within a multi-disciplinary studio.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, presentation preparation, and a strong focus on spatial planning, sustainability, and client engagement in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• A Degree in an Interior Design related field.
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of interior product specifications and furniture.
• Understanding of building codes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance and supports project goals.
• Participates in preparing contract documents including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, mill work, furniture layouts, finishes and schedules.
• Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
• Learns to manipulate design elements such as space, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting while considering sustainability.

Skills

People skills

Building codes knowledge

Site analysis

Time management

Field measurements

Furniture & interior specs

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino/Grasshopper

Enscape/VRay

Job description

In this role, you will work directly with our talented Corporate Interiors department on array of commercial and workplace projects that span not just Ireland and UK, but across the globe. Our team is truly multi-disciplinary, and our range of perspectives and skillsets make us a uniquely resilient studio. As part of Perkins&Will, you will receive support, guidance and mentorship from our team who can help develop you as an interior design professional throughout your time with us.

In addition to our wider benefits, and hybrid working scheme, we also have a wonderful array of social clubs and activities for you to get involved in, such as: Office Socials, Culture Club, and our Mental Health and Wellbeing group.

Overall responsibilities will include (but aren't limited to):

• Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and Living Design.
• Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
• Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
• Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organised, timely, and consistent way.
• Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.

Critical baseline skills, abilities and certifications:

Proficiencies:

• Personable, presentable and articulate.
• Sound understanding of building codes and guidelines as applicable.
• Sound knowledge in programming and site analysis.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of conducting field observations and measurements.
• Strong understanding of furniture and interior product specifications.

Software skills:

• Revit [Required]
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) [Required]
• Rhino / Grasshopper [Desirable]
• Enscape / VRay [Desirable]

Education Requirement:

• A Degree in an Interior Design related field [Required]

Other Information:

• This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week)
• Office address is 4-5 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 FH72
• Salary band for this role is EUR 30,030 - EUR 34,009