Assistant Retail Interior Designer London, England
Job description
Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.
Based in our London office, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated in-house design team tasked to deliver luxury retail environments for a British fashion brand. Working in a small team you will assist with the concept, design and installation of new shops and updates to existing shop fits.
- Assist with the design and produce concept, layout and detailed drawing packages for new and existing retail, wholesale and pop-up projects projects.
- Assist with the design of minor changes to, and refurbishments of, existing shops and to progress these changes through to completion.
- Produce sample boards for new projects, working closely with the Designers to ensure the designs meet commercial and aesthetic requirements.
- Assist with multiple projects from start to finish, liaising with Project Managers, Consultants and Contractors ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Attend meetings with Shop Designers to input and update on current projects.
- Work on the design of new in-store furniture, fixtures and fittings, producing high quality detailed drawings and working closely with manufacturers.
- Work with existing fixture and fittings, producing detailed drawings to allow for any modifications.
- To keep abreast of trends, new materials and ideas and contribute in maintaining a library of relevant samples of materials.
- To be educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Interior Design, Architecture (Part 1) or Interior Architecture / Design Degree or equivalent.
- Advanced computer literacy skills including Vectorwork and Adobe suite.
- Demonstrated experience in high end interior or furniture design environment.
- Competent at producing excellent accurate and detailed drawings.
- Previous experience in retail and furniture design.
- Experience working with manufacturers, and business partners in disparate locations.
- Proven project management experience.
- The ability to think creatively, visualise design concepts and explain these to others.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- An excellent eye for design including colour and 3D awareness.
- Highly systematic and well organised.
- Be numerate with exceptional problem solving skills.
- Culturally sensitive with the ability to work with people at all levels.
- Able to use initiative and work to set deadlines on multiple projects.
- Able to travel in the UK and internationally if required.
- A generous clothing allowance.
- A discretionary discount on PSL goods.
- An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
If you like the sound of what you’ve read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.
At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.
