Interior Designer in Twickenham

Are you an experienced Interior Designer with a passion for creating outstanding residential and commercial environments? Do you enjoy delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality interiors, but feel you're not receiving the recognition or progression you deserve? Or maybe you'd like a more supportive, calm and creative environment? Are you motivated by seeing projects through from initial concept to on-site completion, working closely with clients and project teams to deliver bespoke solutions? If you want to be an important cog in a small, yet growing, female-founded business, then this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Our client is a Market-Leading Residential and Commercial Interior Design and Management Studio, based in St. Margarets, West London. Due to continued growth, the business is seeking a Studio-Based Interior Designer to join their vibrant studio environment and its friendly, collaborative, and expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within an established business, playing an important part in its ongoing growth and success.

Salary and Working Hours:

• £30,000 - £38,000 annually, subject to experience and hours, to be agreed
• Work from office; Full-Time / Part-Time 30 - 38hrs; Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday

Benefits They Offer You:

• Results-based bonus structure
• Flexibility around family
• Up to one full day working from home per week
• Healthy breakfast and snacks in the studio
• Career development opportunities
• Training and development
• Team and industry events

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Client communication at all stages, including converting enquiries, leading client meetings and site visits.
• Contractor communication at all stages.
• Generating new business through outreach, innovation and networking.
• Working in Sketchup and layout to create 3D visuals and 2D technical drawings.
• 3D renderings.
• FF&E schedules.
• Accurately pricing product proposals.
• Project cost estimating.
• Sourcing samples and products.
• Organising sample library and ensuring the studio remains client presentable (shared responsibility).
• To create social media and marketing content throughout the design process (to be taken over/shared by the Studio Assistant, once hired).
• Working closely with Procurement and Project Manager and assisting where needed.

Results Expected in this Role:

• To generate new business.
• To create visually pleasing and technically accurate 2D and 3D drawings.
• To nurture positive relationships with their clients, colleagues and industry partners.
• To be able to confidently oversee projects from start to finish.
• To work positively as part of a small team and be willing to support others in their tasks and roles.
• To ensure all projects are profitable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Confident use of Sketchup and layout.
• Confident use of rendering software.
• Interest and some level of understanding of using AI to improve workflows and output within interiors.
• Excellent communication both verbal and written.
• Confident speaking over the phone and able to build rapport with different people.
• Excellent use of the English language.
• Ability to nurture relationships and be intuitive to clients and colleagues' needs.
• Empathetic and intuitive - able to anticipate clients and colleagues' needs.
• Able to articulate and inspire others in their vision.
• Grounded and level-headed in the face of adversity.
• Able to quickly form professional relationships.
• Confident telephone manner and presenting over video.
• Strong diary management.
• Bring positive energy to the team and projects.

Personal Attributes:

• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive.
• Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced environment.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Confident liaising with clients, senior management, and subcontractors.
• Able to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Professional, honest, and integrity driven.
• Well-presented, punctual, and a strong ambassador for the business.

Experience Needed:

• At least two years industry experience within mid to high end interiors.
• Bathrooms and kitchen design.
• Experienced and confident on site.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and trades.
• Experience working as part of a small team.

Other Special Requirements:

• Driving licence and own vehicle essential.
• Be physically able to occasionally assist with receiving deliveries.
• You may be able to work from home up to one full day per week if you have suitable space and equipment.

If you want to join a well-established business and be part of a growing team, then this is the job for you! Come join our client's team and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional Interior Design projects. Their selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who they know will be successful and have a great career with them. They look forward to hearing from you. Don't miss this opportunity. Start your application NOW!