Interior Design Assistant
Headford, Co. Galway • Full-Time | Permanent • Office-Based
POSITION DETAILS:
Position: Interior Design Assistant Location: Culleen House, Culleen, Headford, Co. Galway, H91 D436 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-Based
Reporting To: Lead Interior Designer, Gráinne O’Neill
Graduates in Interior Design and Interior Architecture are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT US:
Architectural Spaces is a Galway-based interior architecture and design studio delivering high-end residential & commercial projects across Ireland. With over 25 years in business, we have built an extensive portfolio of completed projects and have established a strong reputation within the industry for creating thoughtful, design-led homes.
Our work ranges from bespoke renovations to large-scale luxury homes, with project values ranging from approximately €500,000 to €6.5 million. A key differentiating factor in our work is that we are involved with every project from the very beginning, ensuring we put our stamp on every element of the project.
Alongside Architectural Spaces, we also operate The Design Barn – a luxury fabrics, wallpapers and interior finishes studio that works closely with premium suppliers and leading interior brands to provide carefully curated finishes for residential projects.
Together, both brands offer a highly creative, fast-moving and collaborative environment where design, materials and client experience are at the centre of everything we do.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic designer to join our team and work directly alongside our Lead Interior Designer, Gráinne. This is not a position where someone will simply sit in the background observing. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to get involved, contribute ideas, learn quickly and gain hands‑on industry experience across a broad range of exciting projects. Since we are a small and close-knit team, you will gain real exposure to the day-to-day workings of an active interior design studio and will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities from early on. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants practical experience and to develop skills for the rest of their career.
The successful candidate will work across both Architectural Spaces and The Design Barn, gaining experience in:
Interior architecture and spatial planning
Working within all aspects of interior architectural design & detailing with onsite experience
Luxury residential design projects
Client presentations and moodboards
Materials, fabrics and finishes
Site visits and project coordination
Creative problem‑solving
Studio operations and administration
Marketing and social media activities
This position is ideal for someone who wants to learn quickly, build confidence in a professional environment, and develop a strong portfolio with real project experience. This role also offers genuine long‑term career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.
THE ROLE:
What your days will look like. The role will involve supporting Gráinne and the wider team across a variety of ongoing projects and studio activities, including:
Assisting with interior design and spatial planning work
Supporting the preparation of presentations, moodboards and design concepts
Working with SketchUp and AutoCAD on live projects
Assisting with sourcing materials, finishes, fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings
Supporting project coordination and day‑to‑day studio tasks
Attending site visits where appropriate
Working directly alongside Gráinne on live projects, gaining valuable mentorship and insight into both the creative and practical aspects of delivering projects from concept through to completion
Helping with administrative duties when required
Assisting with general studio operations and client‑related tasks
Supporting the marketing team on content, photography and creative activities, and working on our social media where needed
As part of a small team, there will also be opportunities to become involved in different areas of the business depending on the student’s interests and strengths.
ABOUT YOU:
What we’re looking for. We are looking for a candidate who is:
Comfortable working on their own initiative
Skilled in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Canva preferably
Creative, enthusiastic and willing to learn
A strong team player with a positive attitude
Organised and detail‑oriented
Able to solve problems and think proactively
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced creative environment
Willing to support across different areas of the business when needed
Happy to support marketing efforts including photography and social media content
Passionate about interior design, architecture and luxury interiors
Has access to their own car and possesses a full driving licence
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
This position offers the chance to gain genuine, real‑world experience within two growing creative brands while working on exciting, high‑end projects. Employees will have the opportunity to:
Work closely with experienced professionals
Gain exposure to luxury residential projects from concept to completion
Learn how a professional design studio operates day‑to‑day
Develop practical software and design skills
Build confidence working directly on live projects
Gain experience across both creative and operational aspects of the business
Build a strong portfolio with meaningful project involvement
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and creative team environment
We place a strong emphasis on giving employees a real responsibility, involvement and opportunities to learn. We aim to make this a genuinely valuable and enjoyable experience to allow employees to work with confidence, practical skills and on meaningful projects. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn and excited to become part of a creative and ambitious team.
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