Junior Designer, Cape Town

Studio Ashby; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio Ashby in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Designer to join our internationally recognised interior architecture and design studio. You will support the team across luxury residential, hospitality and commercial projects, developing design schemes and preparing sketches, moodboards and technical drawings.

The role requires a proactive, enthusiastic designer with a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate interior design experience in luxury residential or commercial projects.
• Degree or equivalent in Interior Design, Furniture Design or Architecture.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in developing and preparing design schemes.
• Produce sketches, drawings and moodboards.
• Create technical plans, elevations, sections in Vectorworks format.
• Develop full project costing schedules and budgets.
• Sourcing and procuring bespoke FF&E design; review technical drawings.
• Develop detailed specifications and manage pre-agreed budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers to ensure high-quality execution.
• Oversee FF&E procurement and installation; uphold programmes and deadlines.
• Lead mid-size projects with support from Senior Designer and Associates.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent in Interior Design

Degree in Furniture Design

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description: Junior Designer, Cape Town

Who are we?

Studio Ashby is an internationally recognised interior architecture and design studio founded by Sophie Ashby in 2014. With studios in London and Cape Town, we are a growing team of designers, creatives and specialists delivering luxury residential, hospitality and commercial projects across the UK and internationally.

We are known for creating thoughtful, characterful interiors that combine timeless design with contemporary living. Alongside interior architecture and design, our expertise spans creative direction, bespoke furniture, art consultancy and procurement, enabling us to deliver beautifully considered environments from concept through to installation.

We pride ourselves on our positive, professional and personal approach in everything we do. Collaboration sits at the heart of our business, and by working closely with our clients, consultants, craftspeople and suppliers, we deliver projects of exceptional quality whilst fostering an ambitious, supportive and creative culture across both studios.

What do we do?

Our mission is to create habitable spaces with identity. Whether designing a private home, boutique hotel, restaurant or commercial environment, we begin by understanding the people who will inhabit the space and designing around the way they live, work and experience it.

Art sits at the heart of our creative process. Inspired by Sophie Ashby's background in art history, we believe every interior should tell a story through carefully curated layers of furniture, materials, objects and artwork, creating spaces with warmth, authenticity and soul.

Beyond interior architecture and design, we provide creative direction, art consultancy, bespoke furniture, styling and procurement to deliver complete, immersive environments. From planting and fragrance to uniforms, books and bespoke collaborations, every detail is carefully considered to ensure our clients' vision is reflected across every touchpoint.

Job Summary

What we're looking for:

Someone who demonstrates, through every aspect of who they are, a passionate love of design, art and beauty. A confident, loyal, trustworthy, dynamic, charming person. Proactive nature, great instincts and open to feedback.

The ideal candidate must have:

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience in an interior design role in the luxury residential or commercial sector
• Degree or equivalent in Interior Design, Furniture Design or Architecture
  - Proficiency using Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion on site
• Basic financial understanding of project costs and budget awareness
• Excellent supplier and product knowledge, including FF&E and finishes
• Strong technical ability
• Strong knowledge of materiality
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Impeccable and concise communication
• An exceptional eye for detail, colour, and knowledge of antiques

The role will include:

• Assist other team members in the development and preparation of design schemes
• Producing sketches, drawings and moodboards
• Producing technical plans, elevations, sections and details in Vectorworks format
• Create full project costing schedules and budgets
• Source and procure bespoke joinery and FF&E design, ability to review technical drawings supplied by others
• Develop detailed specifications and manage a pre-agreed budget
• Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure the design and quality are executed as per specifications and of the highest standard
• Coordinate all aspects of the FF&E procurement and installation
• Have the ability to set and uphold programmes, stick to deadlines, excellent project management at all times
• Have experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion, on your own or as part of a team
• Have the ability to lead mid-size projects with support of a Senior Designer and Associates