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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
Where to look for jobs
Kickstart your job search in interior design with the below resources:
Recruitment Consultancies
You may want to consider registering with specialist agencies who deal with recruitment processes for design and architectural employers. We also have our own Graduate Recruitment Consultancy here at the University, which can help connect you with local employers looking for recent grads.
- The Crowd
- Penguin
- UoP Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
- Agency Central (directory of UK recruitment agencies across multiple industries)
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:
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.
