The role: 

The Interior Designer will work with the team and clients to plan, design, detail and advise on custom interior schemes for residential dwellings.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with clients to develop a design brief including objectives and constraints
• Develops floor plan layouts utilising space planning techniques
• Prepares design schemes including concept boards, sketches, computer generated drawings and illustrations as well as flat lay and other suitable methods to communicate design concepts
• Investigate and specify design and product solutions including suitability, pricing and availability. Secure samples, product specifications and build supplier relationships.
• Designs and documents joinery including layout, materials, visual style
• Prepares detailed documentation of projects including drawings, specifications and visual tools
• Provides technical expertise and advice on projects to clients 
• Works to meet project budget constraints including requesting and comparing quotes
• Liaises with architects, engineers, builders, owners, suppliers, trades & contractors as required
• Provides technical expertise and advice on projects and potential projects to team members including external treatments, interior design and floorplan layout options 
• Design and specify external finishes
• Project manage work onsite with trades and site supervisor to direct design intent and implementation outcomes
• Develop and maintain the company design library and studio
• Contract documentation preparation including drawings, specifications, quotations 
• Assist in preparing variations and issuing purchase orders

Key Capabilities

Mandatory Specialist Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years custom residential interior design experience with an interior design firm and/or a custom building company
• Tertiary level Interior Design Qualification 
• Extensive knowledge and experience in using:
  • AutoCad – ability to produce full working drawings
  • Revit
  • Sketch Up
• Hand sketching and manual drafting expertise
• Experience working onsite with trades and site supervisors
• Extensive knowledge and experience with construction methodology and terminology
• Ability to read & interpret architectural & engineering drawings, specifications and technical brochures 

General Knowledge and Skills 

• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and written skills and the ability to present confidently to a range of audiences 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet timelines.
• Production of documentation and report writing
• Understanding of OHS obligations and implementation
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to manage and organise work and self in a systematic, accurate and timely manner
• Information Technology skills in terms of proficient use of major programs and packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of communication
• Professional presence with clients
• Ability to cope with demanding situations and capacity to accommodate the varying level and urgency of the tasks
• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours when required 

What’s on offer? 

This is a full-time role. Attractive remuneration in the range of $55,000 - $65,000 will be offered commensurate with your skills and experience.