Junior Interior Designer

Junior Interior Designer | Product Design Studio | London, UK

About Us

At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses – small, medium, or large – thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow’s world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.

About the Role:

This job is an exciting opportunity for Interior Designers who have 1-3 years of experience and are eager to continue to learn in a dynamic design studio environment. As a part of a cross-functional team, you will play a crucial role in delivering the best possible experience to our internal stakeholders and members, on time, on budget, and on brand. The ideal candidate should have a good balance between technical and creative skills and be able to focus on test fits and design documentation to support our active in-house teams and sales demand. This position is perfect for an architecturally-minded designer who is highly efficient, solution-oriented, and proficient in Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop. It is essential to have a firm grasp of spatial reasoning and ‘Design Thinking’.

Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of a collaborative WeWork Physical Product Team
• Effectively produce and/or coordinate design deliverables with a focus on test fits, design concepts and design development to support incoming sales requests, and ensure quality sign-offs by Studio leadership
• Reporting to the Design Pod Manager, you will coordinate every design milestone to ensure design intent is comprehensive, ready for execution, and aligns with project briefs
• Determine and organize functional requirements, providing high-level programming, space planning, and code analysis
• Ensure design deliverables adhere to product standards and the latest brand ethos. Assurance of policies and procedures for design, documentation, and project management
• Communicate project updates regularly to management and cross-functional teams such as the status of each project, potential issues, risks, etc.
• Contribute to internal and external team meetings as needed, providing concise and actionable agendas and communication
• Contribute to the production of design guidelines capturing the latest standards that will be distributed across the internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing consultants’ construction documents to ensure they are aligned with WeWork expectations

Technical Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university or equivalent practical experience

• 1-3 years of professional design, construction, or operation in high-quality commercial or hospitality projects. Mixed-use residential, cultural, and institutional experiences also will be considered
• Proficient in the following programs: BIM (Revit), Enscape, Photoshop, all things Google, and Bluebeam Revu
• Unparalleled design and space planning acumen.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and incorporate metrics and data into design solutions
• Knowledge of construction industry best practices, building and accessibility codes
• Exceptional at joinery design with a great understanding of critical FF&E principles and dimensions
• Having a good understanding of construction materials, a keen eye for finishes, and an ability to use colour combinations effectively.
• Possessing good spatial perception and sensitivity towards lighting requirements in each space
• Passionate and curious about the built environment. Maintain a desire for knowledge about all aspects of what we do at WeWork and look for ways to contribute your knowledge and learn from others.
• (Preferred) proficient in the following programs: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite,

About You:

• High level of adaptability within a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Adept problem solver who is quick on their feet while maintaining a strong focus on organizational end goals
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work outside of comfort zone
• Excellent time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Impeccable and concise oral, written and graphic communication skills. Be able to effectively communicate the rationale behind design decisions through strong oral and written communication skills to internal and external parties
• Self-directed with a high level of initiative and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and resilience: You can pivot easily, both in initiative focus and strategic mindset, as required by the company’s evolving product and market share. You see a continually developing and shifting goal line as an opportunity to innovate and collaborate
• Open to feedback and a strong desire to learn
• Be a Positive Influence – Become a positive influence within your team and beyond by always carrying yourself in a professional manner. Be optimistic and help others do so as well. This applies to our team, our consultants, and other parts of the business.

If this sounds like you, please submit your CV and a portfolio of your work.

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.