Junior Interior Designer

About the Role

Mustard Design Studio is seeking a Junior Interior Designer with a strong design sense and a real sense of ownership. You will work closely with the principal designer on live projects, from concept to site handover, and will be trusted to take your part of a project from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the principal designer on live projects.
• Manage your assigned project segments from start to finish.
• Take ownership of tasks, follow them through, flag problems early, and work independently.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong design sense: A good eye for space, proportion, colour, materials, and detail.
• Ownership: Taking responsibility for tasks, following through, flagging problems early, and not waiting to be chased.
• Curiosity: Asking questions, learning from site and vendors, and understanding the brand behind the brief.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring dimensions, finishes, and drawings are correct.
• Adaptability: Comfort working across different project types (e.g., play area, store, home).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp (or similar 3D software).
• Working knowledge of rendering tools such as V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, or D5.
• Comfort with presentation tools like PowerPoint or Canva.
• Basic understanding of materials, finishes, and construction details.
• Clear communication skills and openness to feedback.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architecture.
• A portfolio showcasing academic or internship work, including 3 to 5 projects that demonstrate design thinking.
• For each portfolio project, include a line on your role and what you would do differently.