Interior Designer

Vard Interiors are looking for a professionally experienced and motivated Interior Designer to strengthen our team due to the increased requests and expectations from the market and owners in terms of interior solution.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

You should be ready to:

Support the architectural interior design processes:

• Interior design: Propose the internal layout, materials, furniture and decoration of different rooms to give individual identity to each ship
• Design documentation: Define the Color & Material plan for the project and prepare 3D sketches and renderings
  
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the engineering department to ensure correct follow up with procurement, material approval, delivery and installation
• Sales: Support sales and participate in client meetings to define the correct interior solutions for the contract/project from the technical and esthetical point of view
• Marketing: Prepare marketing materials, sales/social media content & presentations
• Concept design: Follow up interior collection by monitoring the market trends and requests from the clients
• Product development: Sourcing new relevant materials and products in cooperation with Procurement department

Join us if you:

• Education & Experience: Relevant education within the field of interior architecture and/or design. Proven previous experience in a similar position
• Industry knowledge: Great interest in design and interiors and up to date with latest trends. Experience or knowledge from the shipbuilding industry would be a huge advantage
• Language skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Software experience: Experience using drawing programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, pCon, Archicad or similar. Experience using the Adobe package, such as Indesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat as well as MS Office, especially Powerpoint

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

Personal qualities:

• Team player: Excellent communicator and able to build a good relationship with our clients
• Customer focus: Service oriented and open mindset
• Adaptability: Smooth, flexible and adaptable to working with complex and moving environments
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship

You are a self-motivated person and a team player who are not afraid to come with proposals and make decisions.

By becoming a member of our team, you may expect to gain:

• Challenging and innovative working environment
• Exciting projects on a global scale and assignments in an international environment
• Growth opportunities within Vard

 

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Contacts

Allan Francis Matheson, Department Manager Engineering, 930 77 422
Florian Kobes, Vice President Supply Chain & Engineering, 94 85 99 32
Birgit Aarseth, General Manager, Vard Interiors AS, +47 975 36 336

Location

Postvegen 2
6018 Ålesund

Key information:

Employer: Vard Interiors AS

Reference number: 4963694730
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 18/05/2025