Interior Designer

Talented Recruitment Specialists; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment Specialists in Durban is seeking an Interior Designer for a Durban-based interior design studio dedicated to refined residential and commercial interiors.

The role focuses on concept development, technical drawings, project management, and procurement, with strong collaboration with suppliers and the senior designer.

Candidates should take ownership, meet deadlines and communicate professionally with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Produces strong design concepts aligned with studio aesthetics.
• Develops moodboards, material palettes and furniture selections.
• Understands proportion, scale, colour and materials.
• Translates briefs into cohesive design directions.
• Manages projects from design development to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Produces floor plans, elevations, sections and joinery drawings.
• Translates design intent into buildable details.
• Meets internal deadlines and keeps schedules up to date.
• Obtains supplier quotations and tracks orders.
• Communicates professionally with clients and suppliers.
• Takes ownership and develops junior team members.
• Coordinates with suppliers, contractors and the senior designer.

Skills

Concept development

Moodboard creation

Supplier coordination

Presentation skills

Project ownership

Job description

We are looking for an Interior Designer to join a Durban-based interior design studio dedicated to creating refined residential and commercial interiors.

Design & Creativity:

• Produces strong, considered design concepts aligned with company aesthetic.
• Develops moodboards, material palettes and furniture selections independently.
• Demonstrates good understanding of proportion, scale, colour and materials.
• Can take a brief and develop it into a cohesive design direction.
• Brings ideas rather than relying heavily on senior designers for solutions.

Technical Drawings & Documentation:

• Produces accurate floor plans, elevations, sections and joinery drawings.
• Understands construction drawings and architectural plans.
• Can translate design intent into practical, buildable details.
• Correctly specifies dimensions, finishes and materials.
• Identifies potential construction issues before drawings go to site/suppliers.
• Maintains drawing standards and follows templates/SOPs.

Project Management & Deadlines:

• Meets agreed internal deadlines.
• Keeps project schedules up to date.
• Follows projects through from design development to implementation.
• Coordinates effectively with suppliers, contractors and the senior designer.
• Flags delays or problems before they become urgent.
• Takes ownership of allocated areas of a project.

Procurement & Attention to Detail:

• Obtains accurate supplier quotations.
• Checks quotes carefully before presenting them.
• Ensures specifications match the approved design.
• Tracks orders, lead times and deliveries.
• Identifies discrepancies between quotes, orders and invoices.
• Maintains accurate schedules.
• Understands the financial implications of design decisions.

Client & Team Communication:

• Communicates professionally with clients and suppliers.
• Responds within agreed timeframes.
• Presents design ideas confidently.
• Takes feedback constructively.
• Keeps senior designers informed of important project developments.
• Works collaboratively with the wider team.
• Doesn't allow issues to sit unresolved.

Ownership, Initiative & Development:

• Takes ownership without needing constant direction.
• Proactively identifies what needs to be done.
• Finds solutions rather than simply presenting problems.
• Helps junior team members where appropriate.
• Continually develops technical and design skills.
• Contributes ideas to improve studio processes.
• Demonstrates increasing ability to manage a project independently.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).