Junior Interior Designer - #189673

Searchlight Ventures is the group company for The Light Cinemas, Light Entertainment and All Star Lanes. We operate a growing network of cinema, entertainment and hospitality venues across the UK, bringing together film, leisure activities, food and drink to create memorable experiences for our guests.

At Searchlight Ventures, we believe that exceptional experiences start with exceptional people. That’s why we’re always looking for talented, versatile, and passionate individuals to join our team and help us deliver unforgettable moments to our guests.

As our business continues to expand, with strong pipeline of new sites to be open - this is important stage for our business development. To support this exciting journey we are looking for talented, creative and passionate Junior Interior Designer to support the design team.

The Role:

As Junior Interior Designer you will be working closely with the Senior Interior Designer and wider design team, you will support projects from concept through to completion, assisting with design development, technical drawing production, material sourcing, FF&E specification, and site coordination.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of exciting projects while developing both creative and technical design skills.

This role is fully office based, Monday to Friday. The office is located in Central London.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist with concept development, mood boards and design presentations
• Support in preparation of FF&E specifications and material palettes
• Stay up to date with industry trends, products and design technologies
• Produce and update technical drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, schedules and details
• Assist in designing bespoke furniture, joinery, lighting and decorative features
• Research materials, finishes, products and suppliers
• Prepare presentations and project documentations
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Assist with site inspections to ensure design quality and compliance
  
  

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in using Vectorworks and SketchUp - essential for the role
• 2-3 years' professional experience within an interior design practice
• Experience producing technical drawings and presentation materials
• Knowledge of hospitality, leisure, retail, or commercial projects is advantageous
• Portfolio demonstrating both creative and technical capabilities
• Eager to learn and develop within a fastpaced design environment
• Good understanding of design principles, materials, and finishes
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet project deadlines
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Employee perks, social events and discounts across venues,
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Wagestream - access to your earned £££ whenever you need
• Up to 33 days holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a new and exciting business venture,
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Career development opportunities in a growing company
  
  

If you're passionate about design, eager to learn, and excited by the prospect of creating exceptional spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Our dedicated Recruitment Team will review every application, and get in touch to arrange a chat with suitable candidates.

If we don't feel like you are the right match for now, we will make sure to let you know, however detailed feedback won't be provided at this stage