Interior design career guide

Finding a job

Interior Design

Start your search using the industry-specific sites and information below, as well as our online jobs board MyCareer and our Graduate Jobs page. 

Employers that recruit in interior design

  • Architectural firms and construction companies
  • Interior design companies
  • Exhibition centres and events management companies
  • Consultancies offering a wide portfolio of design services
  • Retailers
  • Theatre, TV or film companies
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Where to look for jobs

Kickstart your job search in interior design with the below resources:

Design Jobs Board

Jobs board aims to reach designers in the UK looking to work in creative design studios

Design Week

Searchable jobs database catering for the entire design industry. Use filters to find current vacancies in interior design.

bd4jobs

Building design's recruitment and job website; use filters to browse for interior design vacancies.

Careers in Design

Recruitment agency for the design sector

British Institute of Interior Design

Jobs board for the UK's professional interior design body

CreateBritain

Create a Profile for peers, fans and business opportunities to find you.

Creative Network South

CNS is working to develop the creative industries in Hampshire and the IoW. Their prime focus is the attraction and retention of creative talent.

 

Useful social media feeds

Check out the following social media feeds for news and information about current projects and to tap into the hidden jobs market:

 

 

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Freelancing

After building a reputation, many interior designers choose to become self-employed or work freelance. You will also need to create a strong online portfolio to get the message out to a wider audience and don't forget to make use of a variety of social media sites such as LinkedIn to market yourself. Check out the following resources:

  • Student StartUp team – Student Enterprise provide advice and support to students and graduates at the University of Portsmouth to develop their enterprising skills and set up their own business.
  • Creativepool – Online networking site for people working within the creative industries. Provides a platform from which to research and network with relevant companies as well as finding advertised vacancies.

 

 

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