Designer - Architecture / Kitchens / Interiors

Designer Architecture / Kitchens / Interiors Studio Based
From £25,000 per annum
Full Time
Waverton, Chester Studio Based (with some site visits required)

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique, design-led group offering integrated architecture, bespoke kitchens, interiors, furniture design, specialist joinery, and full design and build project delivery.

Their structure combines architectural practice, interior architecture, high-end kitchen design, furniture and joinery manufacturing, and construction execution under one cohesive model.

Operating from their Chester-based studio and workshops, they deliver high-quality bespoke projects across the residential and specialist sectors, from individual kitchens and interiors to full property extensions and refurbishments.

Their environment is close-knit, professional, and highly collaborative, blending creativity with technical excellence at every stage of design and delivery.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Design and Projects Associate, a talented and motivated individual to join their design and build studio in a hybrid role that bridges architectural design, bespoke kitchens and interiors, furniture design, technical drawing, visualisation, and light project coordination.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a truly integrated practice where your work will span concept design, technical detailing, client interaction, and active project delivery on bespoke, high-quality commissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed architectural and construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD (essential).
• Design bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture across kitchens, wardrobes, media walls, and home offices using SketchUp (essential).
• Create visualisations and presentation material using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign is desirable; training provided).
• Assist with kitchen layouts, room designs, and space planning using Winner software (desirable; training provided).
• Produce visual renderings using Lumion (desirable; training provided).
• Conduct accurate site surveys and translate measurements into technical drawings.
• Attend client meetings and project sites, representing the studio with professionalism.
• Support project administration including document management, schedules, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with in-house teams across joinery, kitchens, interiors, and construction to ensure seamless project progression.
• Gain exposure to contract documentation and project management processes (training provided).

Candidate Profile:

• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp (essential).
• Basic competency in Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign desirable (training provided).
• Exposure to or willingness to learn Winner and Lumion software (training provided).
• Strong technical drawing ability and an eye for creative design solutions.
• Ability to interpret and produce detailed construction and manufacturing documentation.
• Comfortable working independently and within a highly collaborative team environment.
• Professional and confident when client-facing.
• Clean UK driving licence (essential; some travel required).
• Non-smoker (studio policy).
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, with strong attention to accuracy, detail, and project timelines.

Working Environment:

• Studio-based in Waverton, Chester, with local site visits as required.
• Family-style, close-knit professional culture.
• Full involvement from concept design to construction handover.
• Training and development opportunities across architecture, kitchens, joinery, and construction disciplines.

Package:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Ongoing professional training and cross-discipline exposure.
• Opportunity to be part of bespoke, high-end projects combining creativity, design precision, and full project delivery.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.