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Interior designer cover letter example

Agencies want to see whether your style and technical level match their projects and whether you can handle site work. The letter should mention their portfolio, connect it to one of your projects and show you are comfortable with contractors and budgets.

Cover letter example

Replace the parts in brackets with your own details.

Subject: Application: Interior Designer, residential projects

Dear [Agency Director Name],

Your recent renovations in [Neighbourhood], where period mouldings sit next to very simple contemporary joinery, are close to the projects I most enjoy working on, which is why I am writing about the interior designer position at [Agency].

For the past [x] years I have worked at [Current Agency] on apartment renovations for private clients. I take projects from the survey to the handover: layouts and design options, technical plans on AutoCAD, specifications, contractor consultation, then weekly site meetings. On my last project, the removal of a partition revealed a load-bearing beam that had not appeared on any plan; I organised a quick visit with the structural engineer and adjusted the kitchen layout so the schedule held.

I am attentive to budget from the first sketch, because I have seen how often private clients are worried about costs drifting. I present options with their price impact so that decisions are made early. My portfolio, with plans and photos of completed projects, is available here: [Portfolio Link].

If we meet, I would like to show you the complete files of two of these projects, from survey plans to site reports.

Kind regards,[First Name Last Name][Phone]

What to highlight

  • A project close to their type of work
  • Your role from design to site
  • Technical software skills
  • Your understanding of their style
  • Experience with budgets and contractors

Mistakes to avoid

  • Describing your taste without talking about technical work.
  • Ignoring the agency's style and sending a portfolio that does not match it.
  • Forgetting to mention site supervision.
  • Writing a long letter when a portfolio carries the main argument.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I adapt my portfolio for each agency?

Yes. Lead with the projects closest to the agency's work: residential for a residential agency, retail concepts for a commercial fit-out firm. A short, targeted selection reads better than an exhaustive one.

How do I apply with only internship experience?

Insist on the concrete tasks you handled, such as surveys, technical drawings and site visits, and present one student project in depth. Agencies hiring juniors look mostly for drawing precision and reliability.

Can I apply in English?

Some international agencies accept it, but most French agencies work with French contractors and clients. A letter in correct French shows you can write specifications and site reports, which is part of the job.

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