TRAFFIC Western Cape

Technical Interior Designer

dhk Architects

Job Description

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 03/02/2026

dhk Interior Design is a vibrant and dynamic team ofinterior designers who are breaking the mould of what makes great design. Wedon't believe in designing for trends. Rather, we believe in creating interiorspaces that work hard for our clients, using colour, texture, form andmaterials to express who they are. Our work is contemporary but timeless. Wedesign for leading blue-chip and boutique clients in the hospitality,multi-residential, commercial, retail and education sectors. And we love whatwe do.

If this sounds like your dream team and you can tick all theboxes below, then we want to meet you.

The role:

We are seeking a good all-rounder. A technically skilled Interior Designer who excels in both design and technical drawing and is also experienced and capable of managing projects independently. This role focuses on detailed project documentation and oversight during construction, requiring excellent internal and external communication and presentation skills, demonstrating a strong grasp of technical feasibility. Experience in Hospitality, Retail, and Commercial sectors is a must.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Taking ownership of and responsibility for projects frominception to handover.
  • Technical design development in adherence with regulations.
  • Generating technical and construction documentation package.
  • Liaising with suppliers, site and project manager.
  • Facilitating project handovers
  • Supporting the growth and development of thebusiness
Requirements

Experience, skills and expertise required:

  • Tertiary Technical Interior Design qualification.
  • 5 - 7 years' experience working with corporate interior design and space planning.
  • Clear understanding of construction methods
  • Extensive knowledge of the local supplier market and service delivery in SA.
  • A consistent and methodical approach to work including following up.
  • The ability to collaborate with a team and be flexible and adaptable.
  • Excellent communication skills (in English) and presentation skills
  • Excellent AutoCad , Sketchup and Revit skills are essential.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in South Africa.

About This Role

Career insights for Interior Designers positions

Salary Benchmark
R25,508/month
R19,579 to R35,531/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Coordination
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024 Revit 2024 Various modern CAD software Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Adobe Creative Cloud 2024 Adobe Illustrator 2024 Adobe Photoshop 2024 Various modern email clients

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