Kieren Mahjail joined architecture firm BDP 11 years ago, at the height of the recession, having just completed her studies. For the Dezeen Jobs careers guide, she describes her experience in the industry as a young British-Asian mother. More about Careers guide: BDP architect Kieren Majhail explains how she is championing diversity in the workplace
Alara Alkan details how she became a researcher at product design studio Birsel + Seck for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Alara Alkan describes her route into design research at Birsel + Seck
Kelvin Ho designs interior concepts for boutique hospitality clients and high-end fashion retailers at Akin Atelier. The architect tells the Dezeen Jobs careers guide how he accumulated experience needed to found his own studio. More about Careers guide: Kelvin Ho of Akin Atelier reveals how he started his own design firm
Thomas Ingenlath studied industrial design but now leads the strategic direction of car brand Polestar. He explains his career progression for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Thomas Ingenlath explains his path to designing performance cars at Polestar
Jose Sanchez creates educational, architecture-led video games at design studio Plethora Project. He tells the Dezeen Jobs careers guide how he applies an architectural mindset to the gaming industry. More about Careers guide: Jose Sanchez of Plethora Projects reveals how he brings architecture to video games
Tina Breidi brought together her passion for creativity and travel, to pursue a career as a project manager at global conference Design Indaba. She details how she got there for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Tina Breidi describes how she became project manager at Design Indaba
Constantina Tsoutsikou joined hospitality design firm HBA 14 years ago, having previously worked in Esteé Lauder's design department. For the Dezeen Jobs careers guide, she explains how she worked her way up to the role of creative director. More about Careers guide: Constantina Tsoutsikou explains her journey into hospitality design with HBA
Matt Gibberd combined his passion for contemporary architecture with his editorial experience, to launch design-led estate agency The Modern House. He reveals how in this interview for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Matt Gibberd reveals how he co-founded design-led estate agency The Modern House
Gavin Green is responsible for design at theatre consultancy Charcoalblue. He explains how he came to work on major renovations of theatres across the globe, in this interview for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Gavin Green reveals his path to designing theatres on Broadway
Harry Parr combined his love of food and architecture in food-based, experiential events brand Bompas & Parr. He explains how he got there for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Harry Parr reveals how he came to co-found Bompas & Parr
Aaron Taylor Harvey studied cinema but his love of architecture led him into a job designing offices for Airbnb in San Francisco. In this interview for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide, he explains how he got there. More about Careers guide: Aaron Taylor Harvey explains his path to designing offices for Airbnb
Laurie Pressman began her career merchandising for US department stores, but is now vice president at the Pantone Color Institute. She reveals how she got there for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Laurie Pressman describes her path to becoming vice president at Pantone Color Institute
Natalie Kane got her first taste of culture working as a gallery assistant in Brighton, but is now a curator at the V&A museum. She explains what she learnt along the way for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Natalie Kane explains how she became curator of digital design at the V&A
Amy Rauner started her career at a local art studio in Detroit but now works as a senior footwear designer at Converse. She explains how she got there for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Amy Rauner reveals how she became a footwear designer for Converse
Ren Yee's experience in architecture led to him to head up the innovation and strategy team at Dutch firm UNStudio and its technology arm UNSense. He explains his career progression for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Ren Yee explains his move from designing buildings to imagining futures at UNSense
Michael Caton once delivered furniture in New Jersey, but now leads the architecture team that provides workspaces for creative startups at WeWork in New York. He explains how he got there, in this interview for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide. More about Careers guide: Michael Caton explains how he came to lead a team of architects at WeWork
Jenn Chang heads up the architecture department of New York-based co-living startup Common. In this interview for the Dezeen Jobs careers guide, she explains how she got there. More about Careers guide: Jenn Chang reveals what's it's like to work for co-living brand Common
Today Dezeen Jobs launches a careers guide profiling people with inspiring jobs in architecture, interiors and design. First we interview Ray Winkler, design director at entertainment architecture studio Stufish, which creates stages for musicians like the Rolling Stones and U2. More about Careers guide: Stufish design director Ray Winkler reveals his path into set design for rock stars