Qualified Interior Designer

Our Studios in Bristol and Cardiff are growing and we are looking for a motivated and creative qualified Interior Designer with minimum of 1 year's experience post qualification, who is keen to be involved in challenging and innovative projects.

As a major interdisciplinary building design practice of Architects, Engineers and Urbanists, BDP offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects within interdisciplinary project team across a variety of sectors.

About you

You will have at least one years’ experience working as an Interior Designer (post degree/qualification) within a dynamic design organisation. Your portfolio will demonstrate clarity in design thinking and technical awareness alongside excellent design skills medium to large scale projects, preferably in the workplace sector.

You will have a collaborative team-working style. You will be able to work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ideally, you will have experience of using Revit systems, with the ability to share your knowledge with others.

Requirements

• Experience in interior design projects design and delivering on UK based projects
• Demonstrates design flair with both creative and analytical skills, 3d thinking
• Highly motivated, proactive with a passion for learning new skills in a multi-disciplinary environment. Communicative, Curious, Collaborative, Creative, Conceptual Thinker, Collegiate, Practical, Punctual and Reliable.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, able to manage workload to achieve deadlines
• Confidence and ability to present and explain ideas
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Knowledge of Revit and proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Space planning experience highly desirable
• 3D visualisation skills desirable
• Experience with FF&E specification and selection desirable
• Awareness of UK Building Regulations and British Standards

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of engineers, architects and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.

Our studios are vibrant, and we offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects and create with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet. We are committed to producing buildings and environments of the highest quality for our clients. Our studios offer international design excellence to the south-west and Wales have designed and delivered award winning projects in the region.

BDP offers

BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.

Benefit Package

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Awesome career opportunities - you will have support from your team and a range of learning & development programmes.
• Help saving for your retirement – BDP provides a Flexible Pension Allowance. You can use a salary sacrifice mechanism for funding towards independent financial advice in relation to your WorkPlace Pension Plan
• 23 days' holiday per year excluding statutory holidays - when you join. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme where you can buy up to 5 additional days.
• Hybrid Working - We embraced a more flexible working future by creating a hybrid culture where everyone can reap the benefits of both studio and home working.
• Private Medical Insurance – we provide access to the Group Private Medical Insurance Scheme (PMI) upon having successfully completed the probation period for staff employees. The cost of employee membership is met wholly by BDP
• Health screening – once every two years with BUPA
• Life Insurance - the cover provided is equivalent to three times basic salary
• Employee Profit Share Scheme – all employees participate automatically in BDP's All Employees Profit Share Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to help incentivise everyone to improve and sustain the profitability of BDP and, as a result, share in cash remuneration additional to basic salary and fixed benefits.
• Wellbeing support – we provide you with 24/7 access to Validium which is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). You can discover free mental health coaching, Debt/Finance and Legal advice through Validium
• Eye Care
• Professional Subscription
• Long Service Awards
• SMART Drive and Smart Cycle to Work scheme
• Prolonged Disability Insurance
• Gym Discounts
• Season ticket loan

To apply

To apply for a role please visit Vacancies - BDP.com and click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) that outlines your experience with the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter. No agency or 3rd party applications will be accepted.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.