We are hiring!
Who are we?
Altereco Design is a boutique building design practice creating beautiful & functional homes in Melbourne’s leafy suburbs and throughout regional Victoria.
We draw inspiration from the site & the surrounding environment. Natural materials play a big part in our ethos, along with efficiency, sustainability & practicality.
We thrive in collaborating with health and future conscious people looking to build or renovate.
Our methodology allows homeowners to live in a healthy, comfortable environment without costing the earth.
Our Why
We acknowledge that we are in the midst of an environmental crisis and existential risk. Our business activity must attempt to mitigate the crisis of our times. We will continue to challenge conventional building practices and present a new style of responsible business.
Our motto may be simple; whatever we create will outlive us and contribute sustainably and functionally for its occupants and for generations to come, however, our role as the lead consultant demands responsibility from the project’s inception through to completion.
We apply a collaborative approach with our clients to create beautiful, quality, practical, functional spaces or enhance spaces that are already special.
Our Expectations
Our interior design company aims to deliver homes that are of exceptional quality, high performance and built to last the test of time. Our interiors need to align with this objective. They need to be practical, durable and well-considered spaces.
We place health and comfort high on our list of values, so the environment we create should enhance the lives of its occupants. The selection of materials and finishes are not only be based on their aesthetic but other characteristics such as toxicity, durability, affordability and fit for purpose.
We work as a team on our projects, however, the interior designer will take the lead on all aspects of interiors. This includes direct communication with our clients to ensure that their brief is captured and our design exceeds their expectations. A suitable budget is agreed and met and the design is documented to a clear and thorough standard ensuring construction is executed as intended.
Position Description
We are seeking to add an Interior Designer to our team.
You will be responsible for design from concept to completion. You will collaborate with our team, nurture our clients and suppliers and liaise with the project builder to ensure a successful outcome.
Experience Needed: 5+ years
Program Knowledge: Proficient in ArchiCAD & Adobe InDesign
Responsibilities
Undertake interior design scope from concept to completion
capture the “brief”
Establish realistic project budgets and ensure they are met through the design and selection process
Engage with a client develop a design solution
Research and suggest suitable materials and products
Source samples and create digital and/or physical “mood boards”
Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practises
Be committed to a sustainable future for Altereco, our clients and our community, sourcing sustainable materials, educating our clients and sharing our knowledge
Requirements
Proven working experience in decorating interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions)
Expertise in layout, colour, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture and all installations.
Excellent portfolio of previous works
Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
Communication and presentation skills
Project management and leadership skills
BSc degree in Interior Design or similar
Demonstrate suitable character and excellent work ethic
Your Application:
We wear our heart on our sleeve and are proud to declare our Primary Aim, Our Values, What Matters to us and some Company Goals.
Do your values align with ours? Would you fit in well with our team? Could you meet or exceed our expectations?
If so please don’t hesitate to submit your resume and portfolio to hello@altereco.net.au
In your application, please write a brief response outlining how you will uphold our Primary Aim, our 7 key Values, What matters and our company goals.
We look forward to hearing from you!