Interior Designer

Role & Responsibilities

• Work on Interior Design + Build and Interior Architectural projects across residential, F&B, hospitality, retail and workplace sectors.
• Participate in the complete design process concept development, space planning, design development, material selection, detailing, GFC drawings and execution coordination.
• Develop strong design concepts, mood boards, material palettes and client presentations.
• Prepare detailed AutoCAD working drawings and GFC packages, including plans, elevations, sections, RCPs, flooring, electrical layouts, wall details, toilet/kitchen details and construction details.
• Develop detailed drawings for fixed furniture, cabinetry, millwork, panelling and bespoke furniture.
• Work closely with BDP's in-house furniture manufacturing team to translate designs into buildable furniture and joinery.
• Coordinate materials, finishes, hardware, lighting, sanitaryware and other project specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, project managers, site supervisors, contractors, consultants, vendors and furniture teams.
• Conduct site visits for measurements, design coordination, quality checks and resolution of execution issues.
• Review shop drawings, samples, mock-ups and prototypes before production/execution.
• Coordinate architectural/interior drawings with electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other services.
• Maintain drawing revisions and ensure approved information is properly communicated to site and production teams.
• Understand the cost and execution implications of design decisions and work towards practical, buildable solutions without compromising design intent.
• Research new materials, products, finishes, furniture, fabrication techniques and design references.
• Take ownership of assigned work and proactively follow tasks through to completion rather than depending on constant follow-ups.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 1–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, particularly detailed drawings and GFC documentation.
• Good working knowledge of SketchUp; rendering and Adobe software knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of materials, joinery, furniture, hardware, finishes and interior construction methods.
• Ability to move comfortably between creative design thinking and technical detailing.
• A good eye for proportion, materiality, detailing, composition and finishing.
• Candidates should be interested in understanding how things are actually made and executed, not only how they look in a presentation.
• Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work within project timelines.
• We particularly value candidates who are curious, proactive, responsible and willing to learn new things quickly.

Perks & Benefits

• Work across the complete project journey: Concept Design Development GFC Materials Furniture Site Execution Handover.
• Hands-on exposure to BDP's in-house bespoke furniture manufacturing facility and the opportunity to see your designs actually being fabricated.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, hospitality, F&B, retail and office projects.
• Work closely with principal designers, project teams, craftsmen, vendors and manufacturing teams.
• Opportunity to develop both creative design capability and strong technical/execution knowledge.
• Increasing project ownership and growth opportunities for people who demonstrate capability, initiative and responsibility.
• A boutique, multidisciplinary studio environment where design, detailing, craft and execution are treated as one continuous process.