Design is at the heart of what makes Loungers, Loungers. Every site has character, story, and craft designed into it and that's where you come in. This role will join our small team of talented creatives who are responsible for the design and delivery of all the brands within Loungers (Lounge, Cosy Club, and Brightside). This role exists to support the design team in delivering every project to the same high standard our sites are known for.
The Junior designer will be aiding the design team in drawing plans for new openings and refurbs across the Loungers brand as well as communicating these designs to the wider teams and contractors. The role will include technical drawings for example, lighting plans, flooring plans, elevations etc, as well as bespoke one-off pieces and highly detailed designs. The role requires a firm attention to the details in design to deliver the best possible finishes that are true to the original design. The Junior designer will work across multiple fast paced projects and must be highly organised.
This is a rare chance for a talented junior designer to join a creative team contributing to new site openings and refurbishments that thousands of people will visit and love. This is an office-based role working from our friendly office in central Bristol.
Role Responsibilities
This is a diverse, hands-on role that will see you supporting with:
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Produce CAD drawings - site plans, floor plans, elevations, lighting plans, bar drawings and external areas. All in line with the design intent and brand guidelines signed off by our Creative Directors.
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Work within project budgets, gather quotes and collaborate with the design coordinator to procure and communicate design elements.
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Attend site visits to support the team through openings and refurbishments.
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Manage your own schedule and travel independently across multiple live projects.
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Source and order samples, research new products and materials, and keep the sample library up to date.
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Maintain and update our brand design packs - the guides that keep every Loungers site true to its brand.
What you'll bring
- Confident using AutoCAD for layouts, elevations and product design.
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Highly organised with strong time management across multiple projects.
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A problem-solver with a can-do attitude who takes initiative.
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A clear communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and external suppliers.
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A genuine interest in design history and a strong creative background.
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An exceptional eye for detail with the ability to uphold brand standards across every project.
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Comfortable using Excel for budgets, procurement and tracking.
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Experience with the Adobe Suite is a bonus.
What's in it for you?
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25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
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Up to 10% bonus
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50% off food at all Lounges, Cosy Clubs and Brightsides
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Pension contribution
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24/7 mental health support
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A culture that appreciates ideas and celebrates individuality
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Founder-led business - we might have 300 sites, but we still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit through everything we do
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Amazing events including LoungeFest - our annual company festival - Christmas parties and more
About us
Loungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating over 300 sites in England and Wales across three distinct but complementary brands, Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a neighbourhood caf-bar that they would want to go to, the Group is now the only growing all-day operator of scale in the UK and has consistently outperformed the wider UK hospitality sector over the past three years. Despite being the fastest growing caf/restaurant group in the Country, Loungers has retained its entrepreneurial spirit and quirky 'Loungey' local community atmosphere.
We want to work with kind people so if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of the Loungers ride, we'd love to have you. Apply today and let's chat!
