Junior Designer

About the Company
Taylor Howes Designs is a luxury interior design studio based in London, known for creating exceptional, richly detailed homes for clients around the world. Our designers collaborate closely with clients, artisans and suppliers to turn ambitious ideas into spaces that feel timeless and deeply personal.

About the Role
Taylor Howes are looking for creative, passionate Junior Designers to join the team. The Junior Designer supports the design team across all stages of the design process, contributing to the development and delivery of luxury interior design projects. Working under the guidance of Midweight and Senior Designers, the role assists with design support, technical documentation, research and presentation preparation. It is focused on developing strong design fundamentals, technical skills and an understanding of the studio's design standards, processes and suppliers. The position offers an opportunity to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle within a high-end design environment while building the skills necessary to progress to a Midweight Designer role. The Junior Designer is not accountable for design decisions, client communication or programme management. They are expected to show curiosity, initiative and steady progression, prioritising reliability and accuracy. Responsibilities
• Support the design process and design team across the cycle of the project brief.
• Assist in preparing mood boards, material palettes, concept presentations and client presentation materials.
• Contribute to design research across furniture, hard finishes, base build, lighting, fabrics and materials appropriate to luxury interior design projects.
• Contribute ideas and visual references to support the wider design team.
• Carry out admin tasks to a high standard, taking accountability for accuracy.
• Support the preparation of client-facing and internal presentation materials, produced in InDesign to a consistently high standard.
• Prepare meeting rooms and IT equipment ahead of client presentations, ensuring all materials are organised and the environment is client-ready.
• Assist with entering accurate build specification documentation and FF&E schedules.
• Support the preparation of interior design presentations and schedules for internal review and external consultants.
• Begin producing and updating drawings, including plans, elevations and joinery details, under the supervision of senior team members.
• Build foundational technical knowledge across joinery, bathroom layouts, elevations and schedules.
• Assist with sourcing FF&E items, maintaining and building on supplier relationships.
• Order samples, track deliveries and assist with maintaining the sample library and returns.
• Attend supplier meetings, showroom visits and presentations to actively build product and industry knowledge.
• Support project organisation, including accurate document management, file structures and material libraries, ensuring material libraries are maintained to a high standard.
• Assist with project coordination tasks as directed by senior team members.
• Attend site meetings to monitor progress, review installations and ensure design intent is being delivered to the required standard.
• Identify and escalate on-site issues, discrepancies or quality concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the coordination of installations, snagging and handover processes, working closely with contractors and the purchasing team.
• Develop a practical understanding of how design and specification decisions translate on site.
• Work collaboratively with designers and procurement across the studio to support project delivery.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute ideas where appropriate.
• Take ownership of allocated tasks (including drawings, research and schedules), ensuring they are completed accurately and on time, with progress reported back to the team.
• Learn to anticipate the needs of Midweight and Senior Designers rather than waiting for instruction.
• Begin to develop an understanding of how design decisions impact cost, lead times and programme.
• Develop a strong understanding of the studio's aesthetic, brand standards, processes and quality benchmarks.
• Provide reception cover when required, ensuring a professional and welcoming studio environment, including making tea and coffee when necessary.
• Assist with answering the studio telephone and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Support the operations team with general studio tasks, including events and wider studio needs.
• Complete all relevant training and attend all CPDs and supplier meetings, building strong relationships with suppliers and working to understand their business and capabilities. Qualifications
• Relevant qualification in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture. Required Skills
• Strong design sensibility and interest in luxury residential interiors.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp and FileMaker.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, including diary management.
• Able to input written data and take minutes to a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Forward-thinking and solution oriented.
• Professional and confident in a client-facing environment.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Eager to learn and develop technical and creative skills, with an inquisitive approach to learning and upskilling. Benefits Available from Day One
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off (flexible within your birthday month if it falls on a weekend)
• Early Finish Fridays (studio closes at 4:00 PM every Friday)
• Team socials throughout the year
• Dog-friendly office (friendly, toilet-trained dogs are welcome)
• Flexible

working hours
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• Fridays: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Additional Christmas and New Year shutdown period on top of annual leave entitlement (typically around two additional weeks) After 6 Months
• Two 2-hour early finish/late start allowances annually (ideal for appointments or travel plans)
• One working from home day per week, plus one additional flexible WFH day per month
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme