Junior Interior Designer

Junior Interior Designer  HOK designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment. Our designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities. HOK are looking for a dynamic and passionate Junior Interior Designer to join our friendly, hardworking, and collaborative team in central London.  With the support and guidance of the Interiors Director of Design and the growing Interiors Team, as a Junior Interior Designer at HOK you will have the responsibility of working within project teams to assist the delivery of numerous projects within the discipline, which may be stand-alone Interiors projects, or project collaborations with the other disciplines in the studio, such as Mixed Use, Sports & Entertainment, Science & Technology and Ministry & Justice and Healthcare.  On a day-to-day basis you will be assisting with the development of ideas, the production of drawings, documentation, and project data, and will take part in the development and delivery of presentations. From the start, you will be participating in internal technical meetings and project reviews, as well as attending client meetings and industry events. You may be working on one, or several smaller projects concurrently.  Your creative ideas and input at every stage would be welcomed and expected, and as you grow within your role, you will have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities. This is a great time to join the growing Interiors Team and have access to a wide variety of disciplines, partnering across our studio, and the wider global HOK firm.   Required Skills   Ability to create and adapt conceptual documents and designs Knowledge of layouts/space planning and test fitting Basic understanding of working within standardised space programming Basic understanding of fire/egress and CDM Understanding of FF&E suppliers and procurement processes, inc. cost and timeframes Revit and AutoCAD – experience required but additional training will be provided Adobe CS (InDesign, Photoshop) + Affinity, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sketchup Freehand sketching skills would be highly desirable Organised and attentive to deadline and last-minute update/change requests Ability to develop narratives and storytelling which engage clients and users Comfortable and proactive in developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients and consultants Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in  Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture. Prior experience in the industry, especially hospitality and workplace. Proof of Right to Work in the UK essential. Please submit Cover Letter, CV and Portfolio ( no more than 8mb Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 At HOK we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about the role, and even if your past experience does not quite align perfectly with every single aspect or qualification in the above, we still encourage you to apply - you may indeed be just the right candidate for this position, for HOK, and for your future. As a global architecture, design engineering and planning firm, HOK delivers imaginative and solution-driven projects with technical excellence to inspire clients and communities.  Out of our central European hub, we design for both the local, national and international markets. We collaborate closely with our other studios, sharing knowledge, creativity and resources to maintain HOK’s unique position in the market, as well as our strength as a culture-orientated place to work.   Our office is located near to Warren Street underground station, within the lively hub of Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road shops, restaurants, and amenities. We have a hybrid working schedule of 3 core days in the office, and along with a comprehensive benefits package, and we actively encourage every single one of our employees to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle alongside enjoying their work and reaching their full potential. Location London Position Type Full-Time/Regular