The Design Institute of Australia NSW Branch Council invites designers and design students to networking drinks and a discussion on the current design job market and the skills required to land your dream role. The focus of this event is on interior design, though many of the themes will be universal.

Topics covered will include:

Getting an initial interview or meeting: how to break the ice!
What to do if you don't have much experience or the right experience for your desired career path
Best ways to look for roles: exploring different methods such as LinkedIn, online job portals, and networking

Speakers:

Fiona Martin is a practice management and HR consultant. After 20yrs working for large national and international multi-discipline architectural practices Fiona understands the business challenges design practices face. She provides practical and simple solutions to build strategic planning, people & culture and best practice for small to medium sized architecture and interior design studios. Fiona is Chair of the NSW Architecture HR Group, recent past Implementation Leader of the Architecture Champions of Change to drive gender equality and is the first Affiliate member of the Association of Consulting Architects.
Linda Mason is an Associate Director and trained Interior Designer. After 15 years of working as an Interior Designer and Design Manager, she transitioned into Practice Management at Bates Smart 7 years ago, managing a team of 35 Interior Designers within a broader team of 300 Nationally. Currently, she is pursuing an MBA and is endlessly fascinated by people and culture. Linda handles all Interior Design recruitment at Bates Smart, which includes regularly reviewing multiple portfolios and conducting interviews with potential team members.

Ticket includes welcome drink and light catering. Subsequent drinks available for purchase at bar.

This event has been allocated 2 CPD points.

DIA events are presented with the support of our Community Partners GH Commercial and Clipsal.

Contact the host of DIA — Community: NSW Designer Networking and ID Job Insights