Interior Systems Designer at Optima, High Wycombe

Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a creative and technically minded Designer to join our Design team based at our head office in High Wycombe and play a key role in delivering innovative design solutions from concept through to fabrication.

Working alongside our Design, Sales and Project teams, you'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, transforming client requirements into practical, compliant and commercially successful design solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborating with different stakeholders, solving technical challenges and seeing their designs come to life.

What you’ll be doing:

Producing detailed design models, drawing packages and fabrication information for a range of projects.

Developing design solutions that meet client requirements, industry standards and building regulations.

Attending design handover meetings and helping to define project design briefs.

Collaborating with Sales, Estimating, Project Management and other departments throughout the project lifecycle.

Managing drawing revisions and coordinating design changes as projects evolve.

Identifying and resolving technical interfaces with surrounding structures and trades.

Supporting BIM requirements and ensuring project information is delivered to programme.

Attending design review meetings and contributing to the delivery of cost-effective and practical solutions.

Undertaking drawing checks and providing technical support to colleagues where required.

Visiting project sites to review conditions and carry out surveys when necessary.

Representing Optima at project meetings, interviews and presentations.

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from organised, proactive and detail-oriented individuals who can confidently manage multiple projects and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

You'll ideally have:

Experience producing technical drawings and design information within a construction, interiors or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of BIM processes and 3D modelling software.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

The ability to interpret technical information and develop practical design solutions.

A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

The confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and external consultants.