Mid-Level/Senior Interior Designer

Mid-Level/Senior Interior Designer Salary circa 35-45k dependent on skills and experience Location: Dunnington, York – UK Driving Licence essential -must live within a commutable distance to York Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are ready! GIA are looking for a talented and experienced Mid-Level/Senior Interior Designer to join their established design practice based in Dunnington, York. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially aware designer to work on a variety of projects within the hospitality and leisure sectors, taking projects from initial concept through to completion. The GIA Approach Established in 1973, GIA is a multidisciplinary practice specialising in architecture, interior design and project management. We combine high-quality conceptual design with extensive technical expertise, ensuring our projects are delivered to the highest standards. Our approach focuses on understanding our clients' needs and business objectives, creating inspiring and practical spaces through innovative design, detailed technical knowledge and effective project delivery. The GIA Pedigree With over 50 years of experience, GIA has built a strong reputation for successfully delivering projects and developing long-lasting relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers. Our continued success is driven by our talented team, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional design solutions. We are now looking for an experienced Interior Designer who shares our passion for creativity, technical excellence and outstanding client service.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering interior design projects, acting as a main point of contact for clients, taking briefs, developing design concepts and coordinating projects through to completion. The successful candidate will have previous experience within the hospitality and leisure sector, with hotel design experience being particularly advantageous. You will combine strong creative and technical design skills with the ability to manage projects, build client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the practice. Key Responsibilities but not limited to:-

• Develop creative and distinctive interior design concepts, presentations and detailed working drawings.
• Manage projects from initial client brief through to completion, ensuring high standards of design and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their requirements and providing professional design advice.
• Prepare and deliver design presentations, communicating concepts and ideas effectively.
• Produce accurate technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend and chair client, contractor and internal project meetings as required.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines, identifying and resolving issues where necessary.
• Assist with contract administration, obtaining quotations, reviewing contractor costs and preparing budgets and cost reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Support and mentor junior team members, delegating tasks where appropriate.
• Contribute to business development opportunities and the continued growth of the practice. We would like you to:
• Have proven interior design experience within the hospitality and leisure sector, ideally including hotel projects.
• Demonstrate strong creative design skills alongside excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Have experience producing design concepts, presentations, working drawings and specifications.
• Be confident managing projects and communicating directly with clients, contractors and other professionals.
• Have a good understanding of UK Building Regulations and their application to interior design projects.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness, including an understanding of project budgets, costs and deadlines.
• Be proficient in AutoCAD, with knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, SketchUp and Enscape being advantageous.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with individuals at all levels.
• Be organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Have a logical and proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team whilst being comfortable taking responsibility for your own projects.
• Be passionate about design, with a willingness to continue learning and developing your skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to project sites when required. Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful