Interior Design Assistant

Max Rollitt Ltd is seeking an Interior Design Assistant to join its busy Interiors team at a particularly exciting time working on a select portfolio of high-end residential projects.

We are looking for someone dynamic who has a passion for interiors to support the team across a wide range of high-end residential projects, ensuring the delivery of holistic, profitable and timely projects that deliver a positive and successful client experience.

The role will include working with our Interior Designers and the wider team to support the process of developing design concepts and presentations; assist with project estimating, administration & procurement; and support throughout, including final on-site installation.

This is an entry level role for an ambitious, aspiring future designer, who is keen to learn, responsive to instruction, and has the ability to build a warm and friendly rapport with a wide range of people from clients to suppliers. This role is critical to the smooth running of the team and requires a talented individual who is highly organised.

**Main Duties**
- Take ownership of the materials library by maintaining the samples and organising supplier visits to ensure samples stay up to date
- Provide support to the team of Interior Designers in each phase of the design process, including consultations, site visits, design development, presentations, and implementation
- Undertake project administration using Microsoft 365 and EstiMac
- Assist and support as required on drawing packages using Vectorworks
- Maintain accurate and organised records on EstiMac
- Ensure correct specification in placing orders
- Draft client invoices, schedules and reports for review by the Interior Designers
- Draft supplier purchase orders, schedules, and reports for review by the Interior Designers
- Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure invoices are recorded and passed for payment promptly
- Attend site visits to support on meetings, being responsible for taking detailed notes and documentation images
- Maintain and organise detailed project documentation, including writing minutes recording of key decisions and notes from client and internal meetings
- Physically assist on-site installations
- Process and manage archive of past and completed projects
- Undertake continuing professional development in design, technical skills, client-facing skills, antique knowledge and/or any area which enhances skills, ability, and knowledge in the role

**Skills and experience**
- Dynamic and proactive attitude
- Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- Understanding and appreciation of detail and colour in the context of interior design
- Confident communication with excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to talk to a range of clients and suppliers
- Show a good understanding of Max Rollitt interior design style
- Be innovative, resourceful and an excellent problem solver
- Be able to work collaboratively within a team, but demonstrate independent thinking and initiative
- Be passionate about interiors
- Interest in historical architecture and/or antiques
- Contribute to the Max Rollitt values and behaviours: Quality and Excellence, Enabling environment, Respect and Integrity, Efficiency, Accountability, Teamwork, FUN
- Full clean driving license

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**Qualifications**

The following qualifications are desirable, and representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to perform the role, but individuals may be qualified by experience in some or all aspects:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architectural Design, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft 365
- Proficiency in Vectorworks
- Knowledge of project management software EstiMac is desirable, however training will be given

Deadline 7th October 5pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday