Qualified Interior Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 (
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Qualified Interior Designer roles across BDP UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,467 - £34,734 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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