Job Title: Interior Design Graduate / Junior Interior Designer Location: Bristol (Hybrid: site visits, studio work, networking events) Salary: National Minimum Wage, Performance-based growth & progression opportunities About Isteni Group Isteni Group is a fast-growing property-led business specialising in property development, construction, interior design, and home staging. We work with developers, investors, and landlords to maximise property value through intelligent layouts, high-impact staging, and commercially driven design decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a start-up environment, where design creativity meets property, sourcing, and business development. Role Overview We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and creative Interior Design Graduate / Junior Interior Designer with a strong interest in kitchen, wardrobe, and bedroom design, as well as global material sourcing. This role is ideal for someone excited by design, staging, international sourcing, and business growth, and who wants to play a key role in shaping and leading Isteni’s interior design and staging arm. You will work closely with the founder and senior team and will gradually take ownership of design delivery, staging strategy, supplier relationships, and sourcing operations. Key Responsibilities Interior Design, Kitchens & Staging • Lead and support interior design and home staging projects across residential developments, HMOs, serviced accommodation, and show homes • Design and develop kitchen layouts, wardrobes, and bedroom interiors, balancing aesthetics, cost, and functionality • Create mood boards, design concepts, FF&E schedules, and styling plans • Be hands-on with on-site staging, installations, and styling Material Sourcing & Supply Chain (India, China or other potential places) • Lead the design-led material sourcing hub for Isteni in the UK, with a focus on products sourced from China • Liaise with international suppliers and manufacturers (kitchens, wardrobes, cabinetry, fittings, finishes and all sorts) • Support product specification, sampling, quality control, and pricing reviews • Work alongside the leadership team on developing scalable sourcing strategies Vendor & Supplier Management • Proactively negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with UK and overseas suppliers • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international vendors • Identify innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality design solutions Business Development & Networking • Actively reach out to property developers, investors, landlords, and kitchen/fit-out partners • Attend property, construction, and business networking events • Support the growth of Isteni’s interior design, staging, and kitchen/wardrobe offerings • Contribute to proposals, presentations, and partnership discussions Collaboration & Brand Growth • Collaborate closely with construction, development, and marketing teams • Support design content creation for marketing, social media, and portfolios • Take ownership of the interior design, staging, and fit-out direction as the business scales Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or a related discipline • 3–5 years of relevant practical experience (including internships, placements, freelance, or studio work) • If you don’t have permanent right to work then you must have be able to work for 12-18 months within your current right to work arrangement on full time basis. • Work permit sponsorship may be considered after 12 months, subject to performance and business needs • Comfortable working in a start-up environment Ideal Candidate Profile You are someone who is: • Extremely enthusiastic, proactive, and self-driven • Highly creative with a strong eye for detail • Passionate about kitchen, wardrobe, and bedroom design • Interested in international material sourcing, particularly from China • Confident negotiating with suppliers and external vendors • Comfortable networking with property professionals and developers • Excited about business development and scaling a new venture • Adaptable, hands-on, and happy to take ownership What We Offer • Hands-on experience across live property developments and fit-out projects • Opportunity to lead and grow the interior design, staging, and sourcing division • Direct mentorship from the founder • Rapid learning, responsibility, and long-term career progression • Potential work permit sponsorship after 1 year (subject to performance) • A creative, ambitious, and collaborative working culture