Interior Designer

S+ARCH DESIGN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

S+ARCH DESIGN PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a diploma-holding junior interior designer to support project teams through briefing, concept, development, and delivery stages. You will work with clients to refine requirements and translate them into feasible layouts and visuals.

You will assist with FF&E selections, lighting, finishes, and coordination with suppliers, engineers, and trades to realise creative spaces on time and within budget. Fresh graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in any field required.
• Fresh graduates welcome and internships considered.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder experience.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Willing to learn and take guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist briefing and requirements gathering with clients.
• Develop layouts, spatial plans, and FF&E selections.
• Prepare design development drawings and 3D visuals.
• Coordinate with suppliers, engineers, and contractors.
• Support site handover and final styling.

Skills

Confident communicator

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Willing to develop

Creative mindset

Education

Diploma or Degree in any field

Job description

Scope of Work

1. Briefing & Requirements Gathering

• Conducting initial client consultations, establishing requirements, and capturing lifestyle and brand preferences
• Mapping spatial requirements and translating them into a functional brief
• Establishing the project budget and advising on indicative costs
• Setting out the delivery schedule and phasing approach

2. Conceptual Stage

• Shaping the design direction and articulating the supporting narrative or storyboard
• Compiling visual references and mood/inspiration collateral
• Drafting initial layout options and spatial arrangements
• Proposing early direction for materials, finishes, and colour
• Presenting to the client and securing concept approval

3. Design Development

• Producing developed plans, elevations, and sectional drawings
• Selecting and specifying furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
• Developing the lighting scheme, associated plans, and fixture schedules
• Preparing schedules covering materials, finishes, and colours
• Designing bespoke furniture, joinery, and millwork items
• Generating three-dimensional visuals, renders, or walkthrough animations
• Specifying window treatments, textiles, and soft furnishings

4. Technical Documentation

• Issuing drawings and layout packages for contractors and trades
• Assembling specification books alongside finish, fixture, and furniture schedules
• Liaising with architectural, engineering, and MEP consultants as the project requires
• Assisting with documentation for permits and regulatory approvals where relevant

5. Sourcing & Purchasing

• Identifying vendors and suppliers and benchmarking quotations
• Supporting the raising of purchase orders and placement of orders
• Monitoring orders, coordinating deliveries, and managing lead times
• Arranging and following up on sample and material sign-offs

6. Site & Handover

• Coordinating with contractors and trades and resolving design-related queries
• Reviewing defects and punch lists through to close-out
• Carrying out final styling, staging, and the installation walk-through

7. Value-Added Support

• Curating artwork, accessories, and decorative items
• Preparing client-facing presentation collateral and design decks
• Organising photography for completed projects

What We're Looking For

• A Diploma or Degree in any field of study
• Applications welcome from fresh graduates as well as those with applicable experience
• Confident communicator, comfortable managing a variety of stakeholders
• A creative mindset with strong attention to detail and personal discipline
• Capable of handling concurrent deadlines without compromising output
• Open to guidance and keen to develop