Interior Designer

About the role

Stride Treglown is looking for an experienced Interior Designer to join its Bristol studio. The practice focuses on creating places that put people first, while also considering environmental responsibility and purposeful design. As an employee-owned and inclusive business, the company aims to grow its diversity and give team members a genuine voice in how the practice operates.

This role offers the chance to work within a supportive and progressive environment, contributing to a range of projects across a growing team.

The opportunity

You will work closely with the Creative Lead on a major commercial and private-sector scheme spanning multiple buildings. The position calls for someone who can respond to client needs, manage expectations effectively, and communicate design ideas through strong visuals and polished presentations. The team is especially interested in someone who is comfortable exploring bold, unconventional, and highly creative design solutions.

The successful candidate should bring strong product knowledge in interior design, enjoy solving non-standard design challenges, and approach them with enthusiasm and confidence.

What you will bring

• A strong focus on delivering an excellent client experience
• The ability to develop imaginative and persuasive design concepts
• Confident SketchUp capability
• Solid knowledge of interior design products
• Good working knowledge of Revit

Essential requirements

• A degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Excellent client-handling skills and flexibility when priorities change
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build positive working relationships
• Experience taking projects through RIBA stages
• Strong understanding of interior design products, including the preparation of schedules and specification documents
• Working knowledge of British Standards and BSA legislation
• The ability to work independently, organise time well, and prioritise tasks effectively
• A proactive approach to design reviews with colleagues
• The confidence to liaise with consultants and communicate interior design requirements clearly
• Experience attending site and working with contractor teams during construction

Desirable experience

• Understanding of projects delivered under traditional contract arrangements
• Ability to produce rendered visuals using Enscape
• Familiarity with AI tools and their practical application

Benefits and working environment

• Full-time working hours
• Flexible working environment
• A comprehensive benefits package
• A modern workplace in an excellent location
• A friendly, open, and supportive culture

Application requirements

To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role, a CV outlining professional achievements and experience, and a portfolio showcasing their strongest projects.

Equal opportunities

Stride Treglown is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. The organisation is committed to inclusive recruitment and to improving behaviours and workplace culture. It offers a fully accessible recruitment process and will guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The company also welcomes applications from people of every race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, background, disability, and marital status.

Additional information

This opportunity is based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom and is a full-time onsite position.

Applicants are asked to apply through the company’s own website and do not need to use any third-party recruitment platform.