Build By Thought Design Studio
Junior Interior Designer / Architect
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Company Description
Build By Thought Design Studio, established in mid-2021, is a design-led practice focused on transforming everyday spaces into meaningful experiences. The studio approaches architecture as a way to create environments that reflect core values, user functionality, and individual aspirations. Rather than emphasizing extravagance, the team defines luxury as depth, intention, and thoughtful layering. Projects are crafted to feel lived-in, authentic, and rich with personal and spatial significance. This philosophy guides the studio’s work across residential and commercial interiors.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Junior Interior Designer / Architect based in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. The role involves assisting with concept development, space planning, and design detailing for interior and architectural projects. The Junior Designer will help prepare drawings, mood boards, material palettes, and presentations, and support the team in translating design concepts into clear documentation. Daily tasks include coordinating with senior designers and architects, updating project files, attending site visits, and supporting communication with suppliers and contractors. The role also includes researching products and materials, contributing to design reviews, and helping ensure that designs align with the studio’s philosophy of layered, meaningful spaces.
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- Foundational design skills, including space planning, interior layouts, and basic architectural drafting.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design and visualization tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Strong conceptual thinking and ability to develop mood boards, material schemes, and visual narratives.
- Attention to detail in technical drawings, specifications, and documentation, with good organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with project teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
- Ability to manage time, handle multiple tasks, and work on-site in a fast-paced studio environment.
- Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Interest in creating layered, lived-in, and meaningful spaces; familiarity with contemporary design trends is a plus.
- Previous internship or junior-level experience in an interior design or architecture studio is advantageous.
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