Assistant Interior Designer & Draftsperson

Assistant Interior Designer & Draftsperson

Michelle Leslie Studio

Luxury Residential and Commercial Projects

Projects spanning Australia & Hawaii

Sydney-based role with travel to Central Coast
 

About the role

This is an exciting ongoing contracting opportunity for an early career Interior Designer with a minimum of 2 years of experience to contribute to some of Australia’s most unique design and construction projects. The candidate will work collaboratively with the lead Interior Designer and a team of 5 on residential and commercial projects. The role requires working from the Sydney, Stanmore office 4 days a week, with opportunities to work from home where directed. The role may be converted to an alternative engagement type for the right candidate.

About us

Michelle Leslie Studio is an award-winning Interior Design Studio realising covetable commercial and residential spaces distinguished by their sensorial atmospheres and engaging artisanal elements. With projects spanning from Australia to Hawaii, the studio is currently looking for a talented Interior Designer to join the team. 

Company Culture and Philosophy

The company views architecture, interior design, and styling as one. Through the company's deep understanding of creating unique spaces, they explore how people experience an environment and what design can bring to that narrative. The Interior Designer will be involved in managing client relationships but will not hold primary responsibility. The company offers a collaborative work environment, fostering growth and innovation within the luxury interior design industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideation and conceptual design
• Design refinement
• Presentation and mood board creation
• Stakeholder engagement
• Client
  • Presentations and briefings
  • Site inspection and measure
• Contractors
• Providing responses to and delegating RFIs, reviewing shop drawings
• Supplier communication
• Sourcing and specification
• Scheduling
• Creation of schedules
  • Finishes categories
  • FF&E
• Drafting
• Creation of documentation packs 
• Working with external drafters
• Assisting with budgeting, sourcing and procurement
• Bump-in and install

Role Requirements

Essential

• Archicad
• Diploma or Bachelor of Design in Interior Design (or similar)
• AutoCAD
• Sketching
• 2 years experience in residential and commercial projects
• Sourcing knowledge
• Creation of sample boards
• Finish specification
• Fabrics, leathers, tiles, etc.
• Suitability knowledge on durability, stain resistance, etc.
• Treatment options (burnishing, staining, etc.)
• Paint (suitability for spaces)
• Regulatory knowledge such as fire rating, slip rating standards
• Furnishing
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship skills
• Excellent creative thinking and design skills
• Energy and passion for your work and industry
• Driver’s license and own transportation

Desirable

• Google Workspace
• Fohlio (or similar tool)

Benefits

• Mix of office and work from home
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education within the company

How to apply

Suitable applicants are invited to submit a resume, and portfolio of works to studio@michelleleslie.studio.