Junior Design Associate

About Spazio Ideale

Spazio Ideale is a leading interior architecture and design company, delivering world-class solutions that blend creativity, functionality, and innovation. Our portfolio spans luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, transforming ideas into timeless, elegant environments.

We are looking to hire a Junior Design Associate responsible for producing high-quality project design deliverables, including concept development, FF&E, construction documents, brief writing, and meeting attendance. 

They are involved in all phases of the design process, from attending breathtaking meetings to research and development, detailed design, quality control, and post-occupancy evaluation. 

They report to the Head of Design on tasks and deliverables and work directly with them to ensure the project is completed on time, on/under-budget, and in line with Spazio Ideale’s quality standards. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for client presentations by creating mood boards, floor plans, drawings, and elevations.
• Research new products and materials
• Read architectural plans and produce scaled sketches, drawings, and room layouts.
• Utilize their knowledge of architecture, interior design technology, bespoke furniture design, lighting solutions, finish materials, color selections, and specifications. 
• Produce furniture shop drawings, specifications, material selection, and schedules needed for construction documentation, but with supervision and guidance 
• Participate in the selection of furniture systems and specifications 
• Specify and present products, equipment, materials, and supplies required for the completion and implementation of projects appropriately. 
• Develop FF& E specifications with supervision from their supervisor 
• Participate in thought leadership and research initiatives when regards the design team and the company as a whole. 
• Participate in strategic growth and business developments regarding the design team e.g., discussing the vision of departments 
• Following through on all potential problems, quality issues, and fabrication problems until they are resolved without compromising design intent 
• Follow Spazio processes and procedures for tracking changes, issuing addendums, and drawings, and organizing project files so they are readily accessible to all members of the team.

Must Have Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task; meet deadlines and be eager to learn and grow with the organization
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative in nature; likes to explore and learn from new experiences. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, School of Design, and other related disciplines
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a Junior Interior Design role
• Knowledge of Design & Architecture software like AutoCAD and Revit
• Ability to hand sketch solutions on site. 
• Experience with quotes, proposals, budgets, purchase orders and the purchasing process
• Previous experience within the Interior Design industry is mandatory.

Benefits & Perks

• 13th Month Salary
• Transport Reimbursement 
• Data & Airtime Allowance
• Health Coverage (for staff, spouse, and up to 4 children)
• Training Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Mode
• An opportunity to work with a multi-award-winning design brand, gain exposure to high-profile projects, and progress into a senior design associate position