Surrey

This specialist in office interior fit-outs have a very high customer retention rate and they work closely with The Planet Mark to improve their environmental knowledge. They also support the work of the Surrey Wildlife Trust to help protect the local environment and the wildlife it sustains.

Based in Surrey near to the M25, they are currently seeking an Interior Designer who is still early on in their career and who is looking for a company that they can grow and stay with. You will be working on all aspects of commercial workplace design in a friendly, family-run business.

With at least 2 years’ experience already gained in a commercial design environment, you’ll be fluent in AutoCAD with 3D knowledge an advantage but not essential. Self-motivated with good communication skills, you will need good spatial awareness and the ability to space plan. Lastly you will be a car owner as you will be carrying out site visits.

Salary will be in the range of £25,000 to £30,000 plus phone allowance and pension. If this vacancy sounds of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This Interior Design practice works alongside private clients providing an individual, personal service and with developers on show homes and show apartments.  The skilled team of designers accompany the client through every step of the project from the planning stage, implementation and through to installation of all the final finishing touches.

A Stylist is now required to work as part of the team on a variety of projects which will include buying for show homes and personal shopping with private clients, applicants must show a good knowledge of design styles and tastes, at all levels of the marketplace. The main office is based in Surrey but they are due to open a London office later this year that the candidate can work from on a daily basis with regular visits to the Surrey Head Office.

With 4+ years of residential styling experience and the ability to manage projects you’ll be a creative individual and possess the ability to accurately interpret a client’s brief. Friendly, assertive and personable, you’ll need excellent communication and client facing skills. You’ll also need strong organisational and administrative skills plus a full driving licence and a car.

Salary is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000. If this vacancy sounds of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This successful high-end interior design consultancy work on Super Prime Residential and yacht projects within the UK and internationally and pride themselves on creativity, attention to detail and creating bespoke solutions for their clients.

Working in South West London, the successful applicants will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects and will be an integral part of the team reporting to the director of the company. They are looking for creative, organised and enthusiastic midweight and junior interior designers to join their team.

AutoCAD literate and with excellent knowledge of the UK design marketplace and suppliers, you’ll need a minimum of 2 years’ experience to include high-end private residential and/or yacht projects. Creative, organised and able to communicate ideas and designs clearly you’ll have good design detailing skills and awareness of specifications. Good hand drawing skills and knowledge of 3D CAD packages would be a bonus.

Salary is in the range of £22,000 to £25,000 for the more junior role and £30,000 to £32,000 for the mid-weight role. If these vacancies sound of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This privately owned British company has a brand name that is synonymous with luxury lighting and furniture products and they supply the most prestigious hotel, yacht and residential projects around the world. A vacancy has now arisen for a creative candidate to join their dynamic design team and be responsible for designing for the brand as well as being a guardian of the product.

Responsibilities will include: designing products for their annual New Collection; developing the product from concept to launch; maintaining and developing relationships with the makers; understanding the commercial aspects of the development process; ensuring deadlines are met; taking part in the ongoing product care of the collection and providing support for the Creative Director in terms of idea generation; applying flair to any creative project and cultivating a dynamic creative partnership.

With a degree in Product Design or similar you should have at least 2 years’ experience in design with an artistic flair and creativity. Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks you’ll also have commercial understanding of taking a product to market and able to positively communicate your ideas. Due to the location of their offices you will need to be able to drive.

Salary is up to £28,000. If this job opening sounds of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Acqua Kitchens are a leading German Kitchen Supplier to both the London and Surrey areas and are looking for an enthusiastic designer to join the team at our Flagship Surbiton Branch. The candidate must live within a 10 mile radius of the showroom with a full driving licence as site visits are an integral part of our work although use of their own vehicle is not essential.

The candidate should have experience in designing kitchens using a CAD software package and preferably will have worked previously with a German kitchen manufacturer. Ideally they will possess some interior design skills and flair as we are increasingly also getting orders for living rooms, bedrooms and offices. Other requirements are: knowledge of using a variety of work surfaces, appliances and splashbacks, able to carry out surveys, draw up designs and liaise with the suppliers and excellent customer service skills.

Salary is in the range of £24,000 to £27,000 with commission and an OTE of £40k+. Please forward your application and CV / portfolio to owais.ali@acquakitchens.co.uk (quoting reference V03607).

This Interior Design practice works alongside private clients providing an individual, personal service and with developers on show homes and show apartments. The skilled team of designers accompany the client through every step of the project from the planning stage, implementation and through to installation of all the final finishing touches.

With a busy workload they currently have a need for an Interior Designer to join their team and to work within the commercial and private sectors. This person will be running design projects from initial brief through to final installation, in compliance with company procedures.

With between 2 and 4 years of residential interior design experience, to include show homes, you should have excellent communication and client facing skills plus fluency in VectorWorks. A full driving licence and a car will be needed to get to work.

Salary is in the range of £25,000 to £28,000. If this vacancy sounds of interest please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This Interior Design practice specialises in the interior design of luxury residential property in the UK and abroad and is looking to recruit a skilled Interior Architect to join their team. The role will be to assist the team with luxury high-end residential projects, by preparing detailed drawing packages in AutoCAD and creating visuals and presentation sketches. It is very much a technical job rather than handling the FF&E elements and is a pivotal key role within the company.

Fluent in AutoCAD, with good hand-drawing and visualisation skills you’ll have at least four years’ technical drawing experience on high-end interior design projects. Also conversant with SketchUp and Photoshop you’ll need good knowledge of design detailing and specifications and a keen eye for composition, materials and colour. Proven time-management and organisational skills will be required as will good social and presentation skills. A full driving licence and your own vehicle will be needed.

Salary will reflect your experience and they are based in Surrey within the M25. If this sounds of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This supplier and designer of show homes throughout the UK enjoy an enviable reputation for delivering and installing beautiful interiors to enhance the saleability of homes on every development. They are a large team of passionate, committed professionals who excel in delivering a personable, yet professional service and are currently seeking a Design Account Manager to join the team.

This role requires a strong, driven and experienced sales individual to drive sales and profit with new and existing clients, whilst managing accounts and relationships proactively. Predominately covering the South East region, this is a field-based, customer centric role, in which the ideal candidate will employ a consultative approach, taking their influencing skills to clients directly.

Regularly meeting with customers, you will be equally as comfortable communicating with them on a one to one basis as you would be delivering presentations to a group of clients. The ability to listen, build rapport and use intuitive approaches to manage professional relationships with our highly regarded key accounts is essential to this role.

With a University degree, or the ability to demonstrate a good standard in literacy and numeracy, you’ll ideally come from a property development sales, associated construction industry, supply or interior design sales background. With experience in sales project management you’ll have a good understanding of continuous improvement techniques, lead generation and business development. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentational) will be needed along with the ability to operate self-sufficiently in a principally field based role. You’ll be organised, self-reliant, adept at prioritising, able to meet deadlines, demonstrate the potential to operate at a tactical level and show strategic thinking. Good computer literacy (specifically Excel) will also be needed.

Salary is negotiable plus commission. If this job opportunity sounds of interest then please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This Interior Design practice works alongside private clients providing an individual, personal service and with developers on show homes and show apartments. The skilled team of designers accompany the client through every step of the project from the planning stage, implementation and through to installation of all the final finishing touches.

They are now looking for a Stylist to work as part of the team on a variety of projects which will include buying for show homes and personal shopping with private clients. Applicants must show a good knowledge of design styles and tastes, in particular at the luxury end of the marketplace.

With 4+ years of residential styling experience and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently you’ll be a creative forward thinker with a flexible approach and possess the ability in interpret a client’s brief. Friendly, assertive and personable, you’ll need excellent communication and client facing skills. You’ll also need strong organisational and administrative skills plus a full driving licence and a car to get to work.

Salary is in the range of £30,000 to £35,000. If this vacancy sounds of interest please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This interior design practice works on luxury residential projects and their services also include architectural planning, project management, advice and assistance with the selection, sourcing and supply of furniture, soft furnishings and accessories.

They are now recruiting for an assistant architectural designer with responsibilities to include: producing CAD plans, elevations and 3D drawings; researching and sourcing products; carrying out site surveys and taking measurements; assisting with project installations; creating design / mood boards using PowerPoint and liaising with suppliers, clients and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the interior design industry and possess strong CAD skills (VectorWorks would be an advantage). Creative, friendly, patient and calm under pressure you’ll also need good technical skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop. You’ll be highly organised, numerate, accurate and have a full driving licence and your own car. This vacancy is for 3 full days per week but they may consider candidates who are seeking a full-time position.

Salary will be in the range of £20,000 to £25,000. Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This well-respected interior design practice works for both private clients and developers. They create a richness and glamour in their designs that attracts a variety of clients including corporate and entertainment personalities. Based in Surrey, they are now seeking an Interior Designer to work in on their Showhome projects.

Applicants must have 4 or more years’ design experience to include showhomes and be able to lead and manage multiple projects. You should have excellent communication and client facing skills, be well presented and extremely organised. You will be able to run design projects from initial brief through to final installation in compliance with company procedures. Your full involvement will be required on all aspects in order to deliver projects on time and within budget. CAD experience, in particular VectorWorks and InDesign, is highly desirable.

Salary will be in the range of £35,000 to £40,000 + Bonus. Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company are designers, manufacturers and trade suppliers of architectural hardware for doors, windows and cabinets, used on exclusive residential and hospitality projects throughout the globe. Their core ranges are designed and manufactured in Britain, and are the result of a history of innovation combined with decades of experience.

They are currently seeking an Estimator to join their company to create door hardware schedules for high end residential construction projects. Working with the architects, designers and contractors you need to ensure quotes and schedules are submitted on / or before the required date, sent to all the correct people and included in all of the construction project documentation where applicable. It is also the responsibility of the estimator to follow the quote / schedule through, ensuring the company remain the nominated suppliers, this is vitally important. Once the construction begins on site with a nominated contractor to build or renovate the property the estimator hands the project over to a project coordinator.

You should have experience in estimating or setting out in either joinery, architectural hardware or in construction. Practical, you will need to be able to understand the technicalities of door and window details and advise where details drawn up may cause problems and keep well organized under pressure. You’ll need good time management skills to control and prioritize your work load, a good level of numeracy and clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. IT skills to include MS Outlook, MS Excel, ACT CRM system or similar Ironmongery scheduling software.

Salary will be in the range of £25,000 to £40,000. Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company has a number of showrooms showcasing kitchens, bathrooms, interior spaces and gardens alongside their busy Interior Design team. They create the perfect environment; through luxurious fabrics, elegant accessories or a complete interior design experience and are known for designing elegant homes with a contemporary edge.

They are currently seeking an Interior Designer to work from their new design studios based above their showroom in Surrey. You will be responsible for your specific area of design work, ensuring that deadlines are met and that the Design Assistants are managed and resourced appropriately. Creating relationships with suppliers and keeping accurate records of suppliers is also an important part of the job.

You should have at least 7 years’ experience in the residential sector, client faced – ideally in a high end/luxury showroom/retail environment. With a design qualification you will be passionate, dedicated, able to work in a fast moving environment with excellent time management skills and good attention to detail.

Please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.