A vacancy exists within the Edinburgh Studio team for an experienced commercial interior designer.  Reporting to the Studio Director and working closely with architects and space planners the role will be to ensure the design requirements of clients are met, addressing all statutory regulations.   (see full job description below )

Candidates should have experience liaising with clients to plan design strategy and produce plans, sketches and mood boards, taking into account the Client budget and timescales. You will manage and implement the workplace changes, monitor quality assurance, cost and the meeting of deadlines throughout the lifetime of the project. Maintaining communications with other members of the design team and the Client through each project will be vital.

To apply for this position send an up-to-date CV with covering letter detailing relevant experience to HR Dept, Space Solutions, Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP or email to: jobs@spacesolutions.info

Job Description 

An interior/spatial designer is required for involvement in various projects including the original design or renovation of internal spaces, including structural alterations and the eventual colour scheme, furniture and furnishings. Designs and feasibility studies are produced for various commercial buildings, and the designer oversees the project from beginning to end.
Interior/spatial designers work in a range of different settings. The job required a combination of an understanding of aesthetics with the efficient and functional use of space.

Key requirements

• acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in more detail with clients, and setting project schedules;
• understanding individual clients' needs, generating aesthetic ideas based on these, and establishing final briefs;
• conducting feasibility studies for projects;
• influencing clients' decisions;
• office interior design suggestions;
• surveying buildings;
• researching, recording and analysing information;
• considering materials and costs according to set budgets;
• preparing detailed working drawings and designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
• providing samples for clients;
• placing contracts;
• supervising work at the design stage and on-site;
• offer business office design and interior tips;
• working closely with quantity surveyors to establish costs and work schedules, architects to determine the best use of space, manufacturers and construction workers;
• keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry.