Reporting To: Director - Brisbane About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and design-focused Associate Interior Designer to join a leading national design studio. Working across hospitality, residential and mixed-use projects, this role combines exceptional design leadership with project delivery expertise and team mentorship.
The Associate Interior Designer will play a key role in leading projects from concept through to completion, maintaining design excellence, managing client relationships and contributing to the growth and success of the Brisbane studio.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership
- Lead the design and delivery of interior architecture and interior design projects.
- Develop innovative design concepts that respond to client objectives and project requirements.
- Ensure design outcomes align with studio standards and design philosophy.
- Oversee the preparation of presentations, design documentation, material selections and specifications.
- Review project outputs to ensure quality, consistency and technical accuracy.
Project Delivery
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from briefing through construction completion.
- Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project programmes, budgets and resources.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations and industry standards.
- Support successful project delivery through all project phases.
Client Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Lead client presentations, workshops and design reviews.
- Identify opportunities to enhance client experience and project outcomes.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and client engagement activities.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor and support Interior Designers and Graduate Designers.
- Provide guidance on design development, documentation and project delivery.
- Foster a collaborative and positive studio culture.
- Assist with resource planning and project team management.
Business Development
- Support proposal preparation, submissions and presentations.
- Contribute to networking and industry engagement activities.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and new project opportunities.
- Represent the studio within the broader design and property industry.
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related discipline.
- 12+ years' professional experience within a design consultancy or architecture practice.
- Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality commercial, workplace, hospitality or residential projects.
- Strong design, technical documentation and project management skills.
- Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of Australian construction methodologies and building regulations.
- Design-driven with a strong attention to detail.
- Commercially aware and client-focused.
- Collaborative and team-oriented leader.
- Highly organised with strong time management skills.
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused.
- Passionate about design excellence and innovation.
- Delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business.
- High-quality design outcomes that enhance the studio's reputation.
- Positive contribution to team development and studio culture.
- Active participation in business development and market engagement initiatives.
This role presents an opportunity for an accomplished interior designer to take on a leadership position within a nationally recognised design practice, contributing to award-winning projects and shaping exceptional interior environments across Queensland and beyond.
