Our client, who transform workspaces for commercial and retail occupiers, is looking for a Creative and Technical Designer to join their team based in Henley on Thames.
The successful candidate will lead design development on major projects and support with creating compelling, innovative design solutions. This role combines strong creative vision with practical project delivery, working closely with clients and project teams to develop designs from concept through to detailed design. The Creative and Technical Designer plays a key role in winning new business through exceptional design presentations and visualizations.
Proven experience within the design and build sector would be highly advantageous
Roles & Responsibilities:
Creative Design Development
- Lead creative design development for assigned projects
- Develop innovative design concepts that meet client briefs and budgets
- Create compelling mood boards, concept presentations, and design narratives
- Push creative boundaries while maintaining commercial viability
- Research and incorporate latest design trends and innovations
Client Engagement & Presentation
- Present design concepts to clients with confidence and enthusiasm
- Participate in client briefing meetings and design workshops
- Interpret client requirements into creative design solutions
- Build strong client relationships through design excellence
- Support the design team with pitch presentations
- Respond to client feedback and develop designs accordingly
Project Design Leadership
- Take design lead on medium to large-scale projects
- Coordinate design development with project teams
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery
- Attend project meetings and design coordination sessions
- Work with contractors to resolve design issues on site
- Conduct site visits during construction to ensure quality
Visualization & Presentation
- Produce high-quality 3D visualizations and renderings – or work with external visualiser
- Create professional presentation materials and pitch documents
- Develop virtual walk-throughs and animated presentations – or work with external visualiser
- Maintain visual standards across all design outputs
- Support team with visualization and presentation techniques
Design Development & Documentation
- Develop space plans, furniture layouts, and FF&E specifications
- Create detailed design schemes including materials and finishes
- Produce concept and developed design packages
- Coordinate with Senior Technical Designer on technical development
- Ensure designs are coordinated with M&E and structural requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
- Proven experience in commercial interior design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence
- Experience in design and build fit out environment
- Track record of successful project delivery
- Client-facing experience with presentation skills
Technical Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Expert in SketchUp Pro and rendering software (Lumion/Enscape/Twinmotion)
- Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Experience with FF&E specification and procurement
- Understanding of materials, finishes, and furniture systems
- Knowledge of workplace design trends and strategies
- Proven technical skills are essential
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
