About DESIGN CLARITY:

Design Clarity is a global creative agency. We work with leading brands to create exceptional customer experiences.

With over 25 years honing our skills, Design Clarity knows retail design. It's our grounding. We create successful projects by applying our retail insights and expertise to other sectors as we diversify.

We maintain a clear focus on end-users and now we inject the experimentation of retail design into workplace, hospitality and leisure, financial services, and residential projects. With our Australian background and UK presence, we are inspired by global influences and embrace unconstrained ideas.

Position overview:

As a MID-WEIGHT DESIGNER,

you will be working as part of a design team to discover, distil, design and deliver a diverse variety of challenging briefs, with a particular focus on hospitality and retail projects.

Working closely with our DC designers, architects, consultants, and stakeholders, you'll interpret client briefs, visualise, detail, document and transform ideas into engaging, buildable concepts.

If you are creative, design-driven, obsessed by details, curious about your surroundings, willing to discover new skills, able to unpack and document thoughts and ideas, then you may be a perfect fit for DC.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and has a desire to further develop their professional skills and identity. We appreciate an optimistic attitude and a hands-on, straight-talking approach.

You will work alongside our team of designers from across our locations and you will be responsible for giving creative and technical design input on project work.

You will take direction from our Design Director, Managing Director and Senior Designers. You will also give guidance, participate in presentations and have an opportunity to collaborate with mentoring juniors.

Key responsibilities - Your tasks will include:





- Assist in Concept Development, insight gathering and idea generation
- Support Senior Designers with Detailed Tender and Construction Documentation, utilising solid skills in our CAD software, VectorWorks [ Do not apply if you don't have CAD skills ]
- Preparation of high-level presentation packages, utilising Photoshop, PPT and Google Suite
- Product investigation, sourcing and specifications
- FF&E; collation for physical presentation and scheduling
- Confident client, contractor and authorities liaison
- On-site coordination including site surveys, visits and supervision
- Prepare defects inspection reports and meeting minutes
- Contribute to pitch presentations, workshops, audits and trend reporting
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design presentations
- Conduct research on materials, finishes, and design trends
- Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and other team members to ensure project success
- Assist in preparing mood boards, physical and digital sample boards
- Contribute to project programs and ensure deadlines are met

Expectations:

- Regular Sydney & London studio team liaison, considering remote working & timezones
- Self-managed & team training participation
- A curious nature and a creative mind

Key Attributes - As a mid-weight designer, you will have:

- A minimum of 4 years professional design experience
- Tertiary Qualifications - A Bachelor degree in Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture




- Advanced 2D and 3D CAD/BIM skills – Willingness to transition across to VectorWorks 2D and 3D
- High competency Photoshop and Illustrator – Adobe Creative Suite skills
- High competency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite software

- Experience in SketchUp desirable
- Experience contributing in virtual meeting environments eg Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
- Ambition to build skills in the areas of visual identity, strategy research, social media etc.
- Confidence corresponding directly with clients and suppliers
- Ability and experience working both autonomously and collaboratively, work equally well independently or as part of a wider team across locations
- Technical knowledge and ability to develop details and take designs through to construction documentation
- Knowledge and familiarity of Australian building regulations and standards
- Evidence you hold a valid visa to work in AU

What we offer:

- Work closely with talented, collaborative, passionate professional group of designers
- Work on various global projects delivered by our experienced Australian and UK teams
- Competitive salary and flexibility based on experience and situation
- Flexibility with WFH days, workplace work/life balance rituals
- Mentorship from industry-leading designers
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Work on exciting, diverse projects that push creative boundaries
- Cooperative, supportive work culture in a vibrant Sydney location with on-site networking and events
- Equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity, and inclusion

We are curious about the world around us. We believe good design is vital to business, and collaboration the key to creativity. We value our people and our team culture, we respect positivity, and offer regular rituals to encourage engagement across our locations.

📌 Interior Designer (Sydney)
🏢 Design Clarity
📍 Sydney