Junior Exhibition/Spatial Designer

Royal Society of Ulster Architects; Holywood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary design practice is seeking a Junior Exhibition / Spatial Designer to join their team in Holywood. This role is perfect for candidates early in their career, focusing on collaborative design across various projects. You will work closely with experienced designers while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Ideal applicants possess a relevant design degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like SketchUp and AutoCAD is beneficial, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Supportive studio environment

Opportunity for part-time work

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SketchUp is essential.
• Understanding of design principles and attention to detail is required.
• 2+ years in a design-related role or relevant degree expected.

Responsibilities

• Work under Senior Spatial Designers.
• Participate in project design and collaborative tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in SketchUp

Strong foundational design skills

Attention to detail

Proactive organization

Strong communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a design-related field

At least 2 years of experience in related role

Tools

AutoCAD

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary interpretation and design practice specialising in the creation of engaging spatial experiences for museums, cultural institutions, and public realm environments. Our work spans exhibition design, outdoor furniture, spatial planning, interiors, heritage interpretation, and graphic design. We bring stories to life through thoughtful design and collaborative creativity.

We are seeking a Junior Exhibition / Spatial Designer to join our team and work under our Senior Spatial Designers, who bring years of experience in technical detailing, construction knowledge, and interpretive design. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive, highly collaborative studio environment.

Who We’re Looking For

This is a junior-level role, and we welcome applicants who are early in their career.

You should have either:

• An undergraduate degree in a design-related field (e.g. Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design, or similar), or
• At least 2 years’ experience in a related exhibition, interiors, or spatial design role.

Applicants with a design-related degree do not need prior industry experience.

We also welcome applications from adjacent backgrounds where skills are transferable, including (but not limited to): Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Kitchen Design, and Furniture Design.

Key Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Proficiency in SketchUp
• Strong foundational design skills and understanding of design principles
• Developing an understanding of how things are constructed, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to plan ahead and manage tasks independently and in collaboration with the design and project management team
• A strong communicator who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team (including graphic designers, interpretive planners, architects, interior designers, and product designers)

Desirable

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Enscape
• An understanding of technical drawing conventions
• Knowledge of construction methods
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)

Working Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am–1:00pm (work from home)

Contract

Full-time (36-hour week). Part-time considered by negotiation.

Holidays

30 days per year (13.5 statutory days and 16.5 additional working days)

Interview Process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview at our studio in Holywood. At this stage, you will be asked to present and discuss your portfolio of work (academic or professional).

How to Apply

Email: [e-mail]

Please submit your CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and a short covering statement explaining your interest in the role. Deadline for applications 5.00pm Monday 12 January 2026.