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Interior Designer
Perth
Summary
* Award-winning studio
* Global design practice
* Full-time, Permanent
About DKO
We are a celebrated, multidisciplinary design practice with a team of over 280 professionals across six studios in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes diverse projects such as bespoke residences, luxury hotels, innovative hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design, large-scale master planning, and landscape architecture. At DKO, our workplace culture is shaped by our core values, fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment where our people can excel.
The Role
With a number of exciting projects on the horizon, we are searching for an Interior Designer to create spaces that are aesthetically functional and enhance the quality of the living or working environment. Based in our central Perth studio, you will be joining a vibrant team. It’s a hands-on position that involves interpretation of client briefs, reviewing materials and designs and working as part of a team.
* Preparing accurate, consistent design and technical drawings as part of a small working team.
* Following company standards and codes of practice in Architectural/ Interior design.
* Receiving and understanding detailed markup from project architects and ensuring accurate and careful implementation.
* Solutions and quality focused – taking responsibility for the drawings, being aware of any problems or mistakes.
* Working well with team members in a relaxed but professional environment.
* Manage your own time to complete tasks to deadline or communicate any issues.
* To manage projects to initiate and develop concepts from starting point through to build reality.
* To visualise design ideas in Archicad, Photoshop, Sketchup, and/or other suitable media.
* To prepare presentations for client, consultant and/or relevant parties.
* To make presentations and hold coordination meetings with clients and other consultants.
* To work with the 3D Visual Team to develop a concept sketch into a developed 3D design.
* To be able to produce detail drawings for production of the interiors package.
* Pursue innovation in design, possessing creativity and originality
Skills & Experience:
* Qualification in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or equivalent
* Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an studio environment
* Proficiency in CAD software (DKO uses ArchiCAD)
* Knowledge of construction methodologies (including detailing), building codes and planning ordinances.
* Advanced drafting and graphic presentation skills
* Solid communication, whether written, visual, or verbal
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
* Solid organisation, time management and coordination
What We Offer:
* Work in an award-winning studio with a focus on equity and inclusion
* Work in a friendly, supportive, fun and creative team environment
* Opportunities for career progression
* Exposure to projects across Australia
* Professional memberships
* Employee Assistance Program to support mental health for you and your family
* Wellness initiatives and social events
* Generous parental leave policy
Remuneration:
Commensurate with experience and ability
How to Apply
Please send through a letter of application and a current resume/portfolio careers@dko.com.au Please include Interior Designer – Perth in the subject line.
We will ensure all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Apply to careers@dko.com.au