Junior Interior Designer

Job Title: Junior Interior Designer

Company: Studio Heim

Location: Manchester, UK

Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT US

Studio Heim is an Interior Design agency that is part of The Jacksonheim Property Group of companies. The Jacksonheim Property Group specialise in end-to-end property related services; from investment management and property sourcing, to design, development and fit-out services, to management and marketing of properties on both a short-term let and mid-term letting model.

Studio Heim is a young, ambitious startup specialising in property development, renovation, and staging. We transform properties for investors and homeowners, delivering creative, tailor-made solutions that maximise value.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Junior Interior Designer to join our company to support our Senior Designers in developing our current pipeline. We are looking for bright achievers with a natural flare for interior design. In return, your colleagues at Jacksonheim and Studio Heim will provide the training and support to enable you to excel in this role. In return, we expect you to bring enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence.

As a potential future member of the team, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design multiple unique ultra-luxury residential projects, providing design support for completion and execution, working on all project design stages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measuring up of properties to aid in creating accurate floor plans, technical drawings, elevations etc.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their brand identity, vision, and business goals.
• Creating of 2D AutoCAD plans, from floorplans, electrical layouts and other technical drawings, and design elevations, etc.
• Creating 3D renders of designs to guide and inspire both clients and on-site teams
• Read detailed plans to ensure correct amounts of materials are accounted for
• Support with product sourcing and taking full ownership of sourcing micro-areas of a development i.e. bathrooms, kitchens etc.
• Ensuring schedules of furniture and finishes are kept up to date on our client/contractor facing software like Programma
• Keep floor plans, technical drawings and other essential documents well organised for each project on our client/contractor facing software like Programma
• Perform administrative duties such as procurement of finishes, materials, and furniture
• Ensure that all ordered items arrive within the timeframes required and assist in ensuring the items reach the appropriate sites when contractors require them.
• Ensure that projects are executed within budget and on schedule, collaborating with the project management and construction teams.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices.
• Play a key role in business development by fostering client relationships and identifying new opportunities, oversee the works onsite and resolve ad-hoc queries from the contractors.
• Organised with good time-management and project-juggling skills
• Regular client site visits to track project progress

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Ideally have an undergraduate degree in Interior Design or similar.
• Basic knowledge of Auto CAD.
• Ideally have experience in basic 3D rendering – preferably Sketch Up and Enscape
• Have experience in creating spreadsheets and knowing the basics of Excel.
• Well organised.
• Ability to professionally communicate with external stakeholders.
• Have an interest in architecture/real estate/property.
• Be outgoing, open-minded and wanting to work in an energetic, fast-paced environment full of other aspiring young professionals.

WHY JOIN US?

· Work in a flexible, creative startup environment with a proven track record

· Design-led Head Office in Manchester’s city centre’s hottest suburb of Ancoats, with fresh bean coffee, bar, games room and kitchen with cooking facilities

· Free bar Fridays at head office including pool table

· Be involved in exciting and unique projects

· Work for the fastest growing end-to-end property services group in Manchester

· Annual bonus/salary review structure

· Flexible working hours within core hours

· Work-from-home benefits

· Expense policy for travel and sundries when working away from office

· Quarterly company funded social events

· Industry discounts at bars and restaurants

· Free birthday stay at The Heim

· Friend and Family discounts at The Heim

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling services, life coaching and wellbeing tools

· Apple computer and phone

HOW TO APPLY

Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding spaces. In your application, highlight your suitability for the role by detailing your relevant experience and showcasing your portfolio. To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and portfolio to hr@jacksonheim.co.uk.

Studio Heim as part of The Jacksonheim Property Group of companies is and are all equal opportunity employers. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.