Are you an interior design graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) with an interest in wellbeing and evidence-based design?
This summer, two graduates will have the chance to join Grigoriou Interiors for a two-week work experience placement centred at our office in Somerset House in London. This will be a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, purpose-led experience with a practice leading the way in sustainable, wellbeing-focused design and consultancy.
THE PROCESS
Phase 1:
10 candidates will be chosen to join us for a free in-person workshop exploring candidates’ collaborative skills, critical thinking and engagement in Design for Wellbeing and performance at Somerset House on 11th July 2025. This will be a full-day, immersive experience led by our team and providing you the opportunity to develop relationships with your cohort. Everyone who attends will be given free access to our on-demand Design for Wellbeing course (DfW), created by Elina Grigoriou to support their professional development and skills.
Phase 2:
From the workshop, two candidates will be selected to join us for a two-week hybrid work experience placement centred at our office in Somerset House, London, from 28th July to 8th August 25. This will be a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, purpose-led experience with a practice leading the way in sustainable, wellbeing-focused design and consultancy. Please note that candidates must be able to complete the 20-hour DfW online learning prior to the internship’s starting date.
CANDIDATE SELECTION
Selection of candidates will be based on the following skills and aptitudes:
- Collaboration with the team
- Critical Thinking
- Existing knowledge and interest
- Organisational skills
- Analysis and insights aptitude
- Authenticity and diversity
- Alignment with GI Culture and Values
What you’ll be able to gain:
- Insight into real-world, human-centric design projects
- Hands-on experience in a collaborative environment
- Exposure to the latest practices in sustainable and wellbeing-led design and consulting
- Mentorship from a team that is passionate and highly skilled on creating meaningful impact
- Experiences that support career pathways
Ready to shape the future of sustainable interior design with us?
NEXT STEPS & DATES
Apply now by sending your CV and a 1-minute video sharing why you’d love to be part of this workshop and apprenticeship. Feel free to make us laugh, cry or wonder through your approach to the video and send it to careers@grigoriou.co.uk (videos to be shared via a sharing link, not an attached file.)
- Application submission deadline is 9am Monday June 23rd 2025
- Selection and notification of workshop attendees will be on Monday June 30th 2025
- Workshop is held in person on 11th July 2025
- Internship is from 28th July to 8th August 2025
Thank You
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this programme, our company and industry topic. If we do not select you and have time to notify all unsuccessful applications, please know that we are grateful for your time and effort. Keep going, our industry and world needs your light and gifts.
