Interior Designer

MODE is a multidisciplinary architectural design practice with 35 years’ experience delivering better environments for communities, clients, and partners throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our network of 9 studios allows us to deeply understand and engage with local communities and cities where we operate. As a result, our projects are varied and contextual, delivering an experience as unique as the places we work in and the people we work with.

Our multidisciplinary team works across sectors:

• Open Space and Urban Design

• Sport and Recreation

• Residential

• Commercial and Aviation

• Health and Aged Care

• Education

•  Infrastructure

•  Defence

•  Law and Order

Interior Designer – Melbourne

We are looking to expand our Interior Design team of talented and dedicated people to collaborate on projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Melbourne Studio in a full time, permanent capacity.

Interior Designers work with the Senior Interior Designer and under the direction of their sector Principal / Director, requiring close working relationships with their project team at MODE to deliver high quality design, documentation and construction outcomes. They will collaborate with their team in a highly effective manner which includes mentoring and overviewing junior staff as appropriate to meet deadlines and project requirements.

The successful candidate will have

• Design Qualifications or equivalent experience: A qualification recognized in Australia in Interior Design or Architecture with minimum of 5 years of professional experience in interior design.

• Stakeholder Communication Expertise: Proven ability in client relationship management, project coordination, and collaboration with sub-consultants.

• BIM and Project Design Capability: Strong Revit documentation and design skills, with advanced Revit/BIM and project management experience highly regarded.

• Comprehensive Industry Knowledge: Sound knowledge of relevant Building Codes, design standards, and construction practices, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver profitable outcomes.

• Professional and Personal Effectiveness: Excellent communication, problem-solving solutions mindset, and interpersonal skills to achieve results with a team-orientated approach.

You will be able to

• Facilitate Design Excellence: Plan, design, and deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective interior design solutions across a variety of sectors while ensuring design excellence, compliance, and quality outcomes.

• Support Project Performance: Support project leaders and junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to business growth through efficient project delivery, profitability, and alignment with company objectives.

•  Enjoy full-time pay while working a 37.5-hour week, giving you more time for life outside the studio.

•  Join a collaborative, design-led firm with studios across Australia and New Zealand, where creativity, knowledge sharing, and great design are valued.

•  Build your career across our studio network, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and transfer between locations.

•  Invest in your professional growth through:

Structured mentoring and career development

Access to internal and external learning opportunities

Study leave for approved professional development and registration requirements

•  Receive a referral bonus when you help us grow our team by referring successful new employees.

•  Be part of a connected studio culture, with regular social events, team celebrations, and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

It is the breadth of MODE’s reach, and the diversity of the projects it undertakes, that makes working with MODE both exciting and rewarding. If your personal values align with MODE’s, you have a creative mindset and aren't afraid to think outside the ‘orange’ box, please forward through your application including covering letter, CV and portfolio to **@modedesign.com.au.

Only applicants successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted, with interviews held immediately.

Proof of work rights eligibility will be requested in our application process.