Pirajean Lees is looking for a full-time creative interior designer to join its team in London.

This position is for a qualified, talented and confident designer with strong experience in high-end restaurant, bar and residential projects within established UK practices. We are looking for someone with a genuine command of technical design and drawing-package delivery, who shares our interest in materials, textures and details and who approaches each project with a fresh perspective.

You will join our creative team to work primarily on high-end restaurants and bars internationally and, secondly, on private residential projects.

This is a delivery-focused role at the heart of the studio, with a strong emphasis on developing and producing detailed interior design drawing packages – particularly at RIBA Stage 3 (spatial coordination) and Stage 4 (technical design). We work at pace across multiple live projects, so the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced studio environment and manage competing deadlines with confidence. You will be an integral part of the team with the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects.

Responsibilities – interior design:

developing the design and presentations through all project stages, in collaboration with the project team, including the studio’s FF&E designers and co-founders
producing and developing detailed interior design drawing packages through all stages, with a particular focus on RIBA Stage 3 (spatial coordination) and Stage 4 (technical design): general arrangement plans, RCPs, elevations, sections and detailed architectural and joinery details
translating concept design into coordinated, technically resolved information ready for tender and construction
coordinating drawing information with architects, structural and MEP engineers and other consultants to deliver a fully integrated package
ensuring drawings comply with UK Building Regulations and align with the UK design stages (RIBA Plan of Work)
participating in the narrative conceptualisation – creating mood boards using InDesign and sharing creative ideas to shape and develop project narratives
conceptual design research, image sourcing, hand sketching and 3D modelling
researching and sourcing materials and finishes, ironmongery and sanitaryware
preparing schedules in Excel for materials and finishes, ironmongery, sanitaryware and joinery
maintaining drawing registers and keeping track of all interior design documentation
attending relevant team meetings and project site meetings
maintaining and growing relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers

Responsibilities – FF&E:

supporting the FF&E team with the integration of FF&E within the interior scheme through CAD layouts and coded plans
assisting with research and sourcing of references, materials, finishes, fabrics and antiques for projects and our material library
contributing to the design and development of bespoke pieces
helping to prepare FF&E schedules and specification sheets in Excel
assisting with client presentations and reviewing samples, shop drawings and prototypes where required

Key requirements

The candidate must have:

a minimum of three years’ relevant experience, with a demonstrable understanding of luxury/high-end hospitality and/or private residential projects
strong, demonstrable experience producing detailed interior design drawing packages, particularly at RIBA Stage 3 and Stage 4
confident technical knowledge of interior design detailing, specifications and construction, with the ability to resolve and coordinate complex information
confident creative and practical knowledge of interior design, supported by a working understanding of FF&E
knowledge of UK Building Regulations and UK design stages on a project (RIBA Plan of Work)
confident knowledge of materials and finishes, their fabrication techniques and operational applications
strong conceptualisation skills with confident knowledge of detailing, specifications and furniture design
competence in preparing CAD drawing packages
confident communication and presentation skills – able to present ideas to the co-founders and design team and to liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, purchasing agents and contractors
strong organisational skills, attention to detail and precision
the ability to thrive in a fast-paced studio, managing multiple live projects to tight deadlines
efficient project, work and time-management skills
on-site experience preferable
a professional, proactive and dedicated approach
the ability to work within a team and independently
the candidate must be fluent in (essential): professional English, hand sketching, 2D (AutoCAD), 3D (3ds Max, SketchUp, SolidWorks or equivalent), Photoshop and InDesign, Word and Excel

About the studio

We are a growing studio that values equal opportunities and transparent, open communication. We keep the scope of our work ambitious, with a holistic attitude to each unique project. We collaborate with people who share our passion for enhancing lifestyles and improving environments through spatial design.

We have adopted a hybrid work pattern, with the opportunity to work from home one day a week, on Wednesdays.

We are a friendly office who enjoy socialising through team lunches as well as Summer and Christmas social events.

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