Interior Designer

Employer: Metafuture Construction Ltd

Position Available: Interior Designer

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); Permanent Position

Working Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Monday to Friday

Location: Auckland

Salary/Wage: $30-36 per hour

About us –

Metafuture Construction Ltd is an Auckland-based construction company supervising and building high-quality construction projects as Main Contractor, providing Design to Build and Turn Key, New Residential Development & Subdivision, Construction Management, Renovation, Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drainage and other bespoke Construction Services.

Due to the growth of our business, we are seeking an in-house Interior Designer to join our team. Your responsibilities will be:

Client and Stakeholders Consultation

• Consult with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to determine design objectives, scope, budget, and timeline to meet the relevant standards and customers’ needs.
• Develop innovative interior design concepts aligned with client goals, brand identity, and functional use.
• Analyse client requirements, functional needs, and regulatory considerations to produce a comprehensive design brief.
• Identify spatial, functional, efficiency, safety, and aesthetic requirements on a project-by-project basis.
• Evaluate design feasibility concerning cost, practicality, sustainability, and compliance requirements.

Design Communication and Presentation

• Prepare sketches, diagrams, plans, and visual presentations to effectively communicate proposed design concepts.
• Produce layout plans, colour schemes, and spatial arrangements for client’s review.
•  Revise and refine design proposals regarding the feedback from clients, stakeholders and other construction teams.
• Select, specify, and recommend appropriate materials, finishes, fixtures, fittings, furniture, and interior products
• Ensure selected materials meet functional, aesthetic, durability, safety, and budgetary requirements.
• Prepare detailed schedules and specifications for procurement and installation.

Coordination and Liaison

• Liaise and negotiate design solutions with clients and other stakeholders where necessary, such as sub-contractors, suppliers, and construction personnel.
• Coordinate with other in-house team members to ensure integrated design outcomes.
• Resolve design conflicts, technical issues, or site problems through collaborative problem-solving skills.

Documentation and Filing

• Ensure documentation complies with relevant building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, revisions, and approval documentation.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A NZQF Level 6 Diploma or higher in Design or a related discipline, or 3-year relevant working experience in substitution.
• Familiar with designing software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, etc.
• Proficient in technical drafting and documentation, and relevant regulations.
• Proficient communication and negotiation skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Attention to detail and quality assurance focus
• Project coordination and time-management skills
• Familiarity with other on-site disciplines, such as plumbers, electricians, and gasfitters, is an advantage but not essential.
• Be able to travel to sites occasionally when required.