Interior Designer

About the role

We require another full time Interior Designer for our showroom based in Remuera, Auckland. The days of employment will range from Monday to Saturday with the focus being primarily Monday to Friday with the flexibility of working 1-2 Saturdays per month.

Key responsibilities

• Meet clients here in the showroom and on site to define briefs, establish budget, specifications and take accurate measurements where needed
• Select appropriate fabrics, furniture, lighting and homeware that align with the design brief and clients needs
• Manage a project from conception through to completion
• Attend external appointments with clients where needed

About you

• Minimum of a Degree Level qualification in Interior Design or Architecture of Fine Arts
• At least 3 years postgraduate experience as an Interior Designer in the residential market
• Previous or current experience working for an Interior Design company, furniture manufacturer or International fabric house
• You will be confident in your approach as this is a sales focused role
• An excellent understanding and background working with international fabrics and furniture including designs, textures, materials, history and compositions
• To be relationship focused and a real team player
• Possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Must have a respectable car and full clean drivers licence
• New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa

About us

Gracious Living was established in 1981 and is an Interior Design, Manufacturer and retail company which has a reputation of being one of the leading interior design companies in New Zealand.