• Job Reference: 2181568957-2
• Date Posted: 4 June 2025
• Recruiter: Perkins&Will
• Location: London
• Salary: On Application
• Sector: Business development, Creative & design, Print

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role is part of our 2025 Graduate Recruitment Scheme so is only available for recent Graduates who have completed a university qualification within the last 12-month period. As part of this scheme all Graduates will be offered a 12-month Fixed-Term contract to work with us out of our 150 Holborn Studio.
In this role you will work directly with our talented Portland Design team who are an internationally renowned design consultancy who specialise in crafting brand propositions and design experiences that have been inspiring audiences to connect with brands and spaces since 1987. At the heart of Portlands design ethos is the importance of people and how they engage emotionally and physically with brands communities and places. With an array of clients and a portfolio of projects that always offer an exciting immersive and multi-sensory journey through the essence of a brand; our team of highly creative and strategically minded thinkers are ready to tackle any design challenge.
As a Junior Designer with the team you will have the ability to work across a number of exciting local and global projects at varying scales and stages. This role will give you the confidence to develop yourself as a designer and give you hands-on experience when it comes to combining design problem-solving and the understanding of human behaviour to really ensure a positive and seamless user experience. As part of Portland Design you will receive support guidance and mentorship from our team who can help develop you as a design professional throughout your time with us.
In addition to our wider benefits and hybrid working scheme we also have a wonderful array of social clubs and activities for you to get involved in such as: Softball Choir Product Mixers Office Socials Culture Club and our Mental Health and Wellbeing group.
As this is a Graduate role we are only currently open to reviewing applicants who have 0-1 years experience within the industry.

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Revit Required
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator etc.) Required
• Rhino / Grasshopper Desirable
• Enscape / VRay Desirable

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Degree in a related field Required
  Given the diverse nature of this position we would be open to considering those who have a qualification in Graphics Graphic Communication or Innovation & Environmental Design.

APPLICATION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Perkins&Will are following a Blind Recruitment process for all design applications for 2025.
Blind Recruitment is a hiring strategy that involves removing identifying features and personal details from the review process. This method of recruitment promotes a more diverse and inclusive recruitment process which focuses on a candidates skills rather than their personal details.

To be considered for this opportunity please ensure that you follow the steps below so that your application adheres to this years rules:

• When creating your online profile please fill out all personal details including your name location and any contact details.
• Submit your full CV which should include all relevant educational information and any work experience should you have this.
• When submitting your portfolio please ensure that it does not include:
• Your name
• Your sex/gender
• Place of education
• The names of any former employer
• Anything that could be considered an identifying feature.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our global team as part of this years Graduate cohort then please apply via this job posting today.
We are actively reviewing applications and are keen to start interviewing candidates over the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions about this position this years Graduate Recruitment Scheme or the Blind Recruitment process the please email and use Reference Code: PDGRAD2025
Please note if you happen to require any further assistance or need us to make any adjustments for you during this process then please let us know via this email above quoting Applicant Accessibility in the email title. Please be sure to include a detailed description of the requested accommodation your name and preferred method of contact. This way our team can ensure to put added measures in place to support you during the application and interview process.PERKINS&WILL ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS TALENT FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS THAT BRING EXPERIENCES VIEWPOINTS AND SOLUTIONS THAT BEST SERVE OUR CLIENTS COMMUNITY AND ENRICH OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT.#LI-YK1#LI-MB2

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Junior IC

KEY SKILLS

Graphic Design,Rhinoceros 3D,Interior Design,Adobe Creative Suite,Sketchup,Adobe Photoshop,Autocad,Adobe Illustrator,Revit,Adobe Indesign,Typography,Branding
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy:

• Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design execution and Living Design.
• Begins to understand branding concepts (including interior architecture print graphics environmental graphics and signage and wayfinding) and their integration in the built environment.
• Participates in preparing design plans design strategy storytelling colour plans and schedules.
• Supports development of plan diagrams sections and elevations.
• Learns to manipulate basic design elements and applies principles of design such as form scale color texture pattern balance and proportion.
• Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organised timely and consistent way.
• Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Participates in design reviews charettes and pin-ups.
• Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.