Mid-level Interior Designer

Sydney

COX Sydney is currently seeking a mid-level Interior Designer with a minimum of 3 years experience.

**Position Summary**:
COX Architecture interior and spatial designers are involved in the design or renovation of internal spaces, including structural and services alterations, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting, and colour schemes.

Interior/spatial designers will be required to work in a range of different project settings. The role combines the efficient and functional use of space with an understanding of aesthetics.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Manages small scale projects independently and effectively.
Manages and oversees the day to day running of a small project team.
Full design, design development & documentation.
Involvement in and being aware of fee structure for projects.
Direct client liaison, with the ability to effectively manage client relationships and other key stakeholder relationships.
Effective cost management of projects, with assistance from senior team members.
Participates in Project Resource allocation.
Provides input into studio Resource allocation.
Manage project programs from end to end, with assistance from senior members of the team.
Maintaining project files and documents.
Initiative in implementing and improving the Interiors Quality Assurance system.
Responsible for organizing internal design and documentation reviews.
Setting a professional example to clients and all team members.
Sources products and provides samples for clients.
Prepares detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models, and schemes often using computer-aided design (CAD / Revit) software.
Participates in internal design and documentation reviews.
Researches and gathers information relating to the project.
Works effectively and collaboratively with their colleagues, and actively participates in a team environment.
Contributes to continuous improvement and workplace innovation.
Attends industry functions, seminars and conferences and keeps up to date with new developments in the design industry.
Complies with COX’s Environmental Procedures and applies a broad knowledge COX’s Environmental Management System and Environmental legislation.
Adheres to and implements the quality requirements as directed.
Controls documentation in accordance with Document Control in COX’s Quality Procedures Manual.
Contributes to risk management within the workplace and observes risk control requirements.

**Competencies and experience required**:
Excellent problem solving/analytical skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage their own time.
Ability to effectively delegate to and monitor more junior members of the team.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions.
Ability to use basic theoretical knowledge of Interior Design principles to analyse and interpret information.
Ability to prioritise and manage their own workload.
Uses software packages to produce basic documents, including Revit, Adobe Suite and CAD.

**Qualifications required**:
An undergraduate degree in Interior Design or another relevant field.

**Work Health & Safety**:
Takes reasonable care for their own health and safety and takes reasonable care that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others
Complies with COX’s workplace safety procedures
Applies a broad knowledge of COX’s Safety Management System, WHS legislation and the principles of risk management

COX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and aims to create a work environment which promotes effective working relationships. Our aim is to foster an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and bullying.