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Middleweight Interior Designer New

Job reference

239389_1782138094

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£29000 - £33000 per annum + Company Benefits

Location

Chelmsford

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

22/06/2026

Closing date

13/07/2026

Middleweight Interior Designer

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £29-33,000

I am seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Middleweight Interior Designer to join a welcoming team based in Chelmsford. The well-established firm works across diverse sectors including hospitality, residential, and healthcare, consistently delivering creative, client-focused solutions. With a well-established reputation, they pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their clients.

On Offer:

* Collaborative studio environment with a team of approximately 15 professionals.

* Full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

* Four weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Additional gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.

* Company pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support interior design projects through all stages, from feasibility and concept design to construction and handover.

* Develop innovative design concepts and prepare presentation materials for client meetings.

* Produce high-quality technical drawing packages, including plans, elevations, sections and bespoke joinery details.

* Prepare FF&E specifications, source products and obtain supplier quotations.

* Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout project delivery.

* Attend site visits and project meetings, monitoring progress and resolving design-related queries.

* Manage snagging activities and support projects through to successful completion.

* Keep abreast of industry developments, design trends, materials and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

* Sufficient experience within commercial interior design.

* Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.

* Strong portfolio showcasing hospitality, workplace and/or hotel projects.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; rendering software experience would be advantageous.

* Excellent design, space planning and technical detailing skills.

* Experience presenting concepts to clients and managing stakeholder relationships.

* Strong understanding of FF&E specification, material selection and supplier coordination.

* Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills, together with a full UK driving licence.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!