Interior Designer

Frogg Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Milnerton, Cape Town, is seeking an Interior Designer with 2–4 years of space planning experience for a manufacturing client. The role focuses on interior layouts, furniture design, and cabinetry construction, requiring SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and strong technical drawing interpretation.

Key duties include creating 2D/3D designs, producing production drawings, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and aesthetics. Proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in interior design or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS is essential; proficiency in AUTOCAD and CATIA is also listed.
• Strong understanding of space planning and interior layout optimisation.
• Strong understanding of furniture design and cabinetry construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior layouts and concepts.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D interior designs using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.
• Design furniture, cabinetry, and bespoke interior components.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and design documentation for production.
• Optimise interior spaces focusing on ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics.
• Select materials, finishes, fabrics, and fittings while considering durability and FF&E schedules.
• Collaborate with naval architects, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and aesthetically pleasing.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback.
• Assist with prototype development and resolve design issues during production.
• Ensure all designs comply with company standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Keep abreast of current trends in interior design, furniture design, and luxury interiors.

Skills

Space planning

Interior layout optimization

Furniture design

English communication

Education

Diploma in interior design

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AUTOCAD

CATIA

Job description

Interior Designer job vacancy in Milnerton, Cape Town.

Our manufacturing client in Milnerton Cape Town is looking for an Interior Designer with 2-4 years experience in space planning, and interior layout optimization.

You need a strong focus/understanding of furniture design and cabinetry construction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in interior design or an equivalent qualification.


• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS (essential) / proficiency in AUTOCAD / CATIA


• Strong understanding of space planning and interior layout optimisation.


• Strong understanding of furniture design and cabinetry construction.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing requirements.


• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft office applications.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing interior layouts and concepts


• Creating detailed 2D and 3D interior designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.


• Designing furniture, cabinetry, and bespoke interior components


• Producing manufacturing drawings and design documentation for production.


• Optimising interior spaces with a strong focus on ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics.


• Selecting appropriate materials, finishes, fabrics, and fittings while considering durability as well as creating FF&E schedules and mood boards.


• Collaborating with naval architects, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and aesthetically pleasing.


• Participating in design reviews and incorporating feedback from clients and internal stakeholders.


• Assisting with prototype development and resolving design-related issues during production.


• Ensuring all designs comply with company standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulations.


• Keeping abreast of current trends in interior design, furniture design, and luxury interiors.