Designer

This role is responsible for the delivery of design packages on allocated projects — translating design intent into clear, buildable information that supports the accurate, practical delivery of our living wall systems. It's a hands‑on, collaborative role, working closely with the Lead Designer, Project Managers, and internal and external stakeholders to take projects from concept through to technical delivery.

As our project pipeline continues to grow across the UK and into new European markets, this role offers exposure to an increasingly varied range of façade and cladding design challenges. This is a great opportunity to join a sustainability‑focused business and play a key role in how our living wall systems are designed, detailed, and delivered — ideal for a designer who takes ownership of their work and wants to grow within a growing, mission‑led company.

About Viritopia

Viritopia is a global leader in living wall design, delivery, and maintenance, helping to integrate nature into the built environment. We work with architects, developers, and landscape professionals to deliver sustainable, high-performance green infrastructure that enhances wellbeing and biodiversity in cities. With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of completed projects worldwide, our mission is to make urban greening simple, safe, and scalable.

Role

Location & work pattern: London office based (5 Sycamore Street, London EC1Y 0SG). We'd ideally like this role in the office, but we're open to discussing hybrid or remote working arrangements for the right candidate. Occasional travel to sites, manufacturing partners, or client meetings as required.

Key responsibilities

• Design ownership – Take full ownership of design delivery for allocated projects, from initial concept through to final technical issue.
• Technical delivery – Produce accurate, coordinated, and buildable design information in line with project requirements, programme, and budget.
• Project tracking – Manage and track design progress on assigned projects, ensuring deadlines are met and risks are identified early.
• Internal coordination – Work closely with commercial, manufacturing, and installation teams to ensure design solutions are practical and deliverable.
• Client & stakeholder liaison – Liaise with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders to develop and refine design solutions.
• Standards & compliance – Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant standards, specifications, and company procedures.
• Issue resolution – Support the resolution of design-related issues during manufacture and installation phases, escalating complex or high‑risk matters to the Lead Designer where required.
• Continuous improvement – Contribute to the ongoing development of design processes, standards, and documentation.

Candidate profile

Experience: 3+ years' experience in design, ideally with experience in façade and/or cladding design.

Sector background: Experience within construction, manufacturing, or a related technical design environment is highly desirable.

Education: Formal qualification in CAD or a related design discipline is desirable; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Skills & competencies

Core skills

• Façade & cladding design – Proven experience in façade and/or cladding design, with the ability to translate design intent into clear, buildable information.
• Technical & CAD skills – Skilled in producing detailed, accurate, and buildable technical CAD drawings, with a strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Project delivery – Experience managing design delivery across individual projects, with good coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Communication & organisation – Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving, identifying design risks, and managing time and priorities to meet deadlines.

Desirable skills

• BIM & document management – Experience using BIM and Revit, and familiarity with common document management systems (e.g. Asite, Aconex).
• International standards – Knowledge of UK and German construction standards and façade performance requirements.
• Complex projects – Experience working on complex or multi-disciplinary projects.

Compensation

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience.

Benefits: Participation in the company GBS bonus scheme, Pension scheme (auto-enrolment, 5% employee / 3% employer), Permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday), including company laptop and phone.