Dunelm
Interior Design Coordinator-9Months
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Overview
Help us create the joy of truly feeling at home. Now and for the generations to come.
We are the UK’s leading homewares retailer – ambitious about our brand, about being a good company and about sustainable growth.
If you aspire to become part of a talented and professional product design team who are central to the creative direction of our business, then keep reading.
Our Design Team is at the heart of creating products our customers love to bring home. Combining creativity, customer insight and commercial thinking, they develop distinctive, forward-looking ranges that not only drive sales but also champion more sustainable and circular approaches to design.
Always looking ahead, the team stays closely connected to emerging trends in product design, interiors, colour, materials and changing customer lifestyles. By turning these insights into inspiring products and collections, they help shape the creative direction of our categories and ensure our brand continues to feel fresh, relevant and full of inspiration.
From product development and photography to content, campaigns and in-store experiences, the Design Team plays a key role in bringing consistency, creativity and clarity to every customer touchpoint. Their influence reaches across the business, helping to elevate how we tell stories, showcase products and inspire customers to create homes they love.
Working collaboratively is a big part of what they do. The team partners closely with Buying, Merchandising and Technology to ensure creative ideas align with product strategies and business goals. They also work hand in hand with Marketing, Digital and Merchandising Excellence teams to create joined-up customer experiences across every channel.
It's a team full of curious minds, creative thinkers and passionate problem-solvers, united by a shared goal: creating products and experiences that make home life a little more joyful, every day.
As an Assistant Visual Curator, you'll help turn products into inspiring stories that capture customers' imaginations and bring our seasonal vision to life. Working closely with teams across the business, you'll combine creativity, organisation and commercial awareness to deliver engaging visual experiences wherever our customers find us.
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What you'll be doing
As an Interior Design Coordinator Assistant (Visual Curator), you'll help turn products into inspiring stories that capture customers' imaginations and bring our seasonal vision to life. Working closely with teams across the business, you'll combine creativity, organisation and commercial awareness to deliver engaging visual experiences wherever our customers find us.
You'll Be
- Partnering closely with the Design Team to support and bring their creative vision to life across a range of projects.
- Curating homeware products into cohesive collections and customer-focused themes, creating looks that are both inspiring and commercially relevant.
- Supporting the creation of primary and secondary photography briefs by selecting and curating products that tell compelling visual stories.
- Helping plan, coordinate and deliver key business events, including Press Events, Leadership Seminars, Board Meetings and Seasonal Showcase presentations.
- Supporting the creation of inspiring cross-category product stories within store environments, helping customers discover new ideas and solutions for their homes.
- Building strong relationships with colleagues across Buying, Marketing, Stores and other key teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and successfully.
- Keeping a close eye on trends, competitors and the wider home and interiors market, carrying out research to inform future projects and seasonal direction.
- Sharing inspiration, insights and trend findings with key stakeholders, helping to shape creative thinking and future opportunities.
- Playing an active role in bringing fresh ideas to the table and contributing to the continued evolution of our visual storytelling.
This role would suit someone who loves interiors, naturally spots products that work beautifully together, and gets excited about creating inspiring experiences that help customers feel more at home.
What we'll look for in you
We're looking for someone who has a natural flair for styling, a passion for interiors and a talent for bringing products together in ways that inspire customers. You'll be creative, organised and full of curiosity, with the confidence to build strong relationships and turn great ideas into reality.
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You'll Have
- A creative eye and a genuine passion for interior styling, with hands-on styling experience being essential.
- Experience supporting creative or design-led projects, along with the versatility to work across a range of interior styles and aesthetics.
- Strong product curation skills, with the ability to create inspiring, customer-focused and commercially relevant product stories.
- Experience creating and styling visual displays for retail, events, photography or similar environments.
- Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects on track.
- A passion for evolving and elevating product presentation, always looking for fresh ideas and new ways to inspire.
- Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to stay organised in a busy environment.
- Confidence working to tight deadlines and adapting when priorities change.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to a high standard.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness, with an understanding of customer trends, seasonal direction and the wider retail landscape.
- A curious and proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn, grow and continuously develop your skills.
- Confidence researching trends, gathering inspiration and presenting ideas and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe when required.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Most importantly, you'll bring your own perspective and creativity to the team. We love people who ask questions, spot opportunities, share ideas and help us see things differently. After all, the best homes are full of character, and so are the people who help us create them.
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