Senior Interior Designer

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31st July, 2025

Position: Senior Interior Designer
Location: London
Sector: Workplace Design
Salary: £150,000 + commission

As a Senior Interior Designer you will play a key role in shaping innovative workplace environments that not only meet but exceed client expectations. You'll work collaboratively alongside the wider project team - including technical designers, project managers, directors, visualisers, and graphic designers - to deliver intelligent and creative solutions.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the full design journey, from interpreting client briefs and developing concepts through to supporting the implementation stage on site. This role requires clear communication, forward-thinking ideas, and the ability to translate client visions into inspiring, functional spaces.

In this position, you'll be expected to contribute actively to the business, building strong client relationships, nurturing repeat opportunities, and helping to drive future growth.

Key responsibilities:

- Interpreting and developing detailed client briefs that align with their vision, needs, and long-term goals
- Staying up to date on industry trends, design standards, and relevant regulations
- Leading the creative process to deliver innovative workplace solutions that are both practical and forward-thinking
- Considering the needs of all client stakeholders and identifying risks or opportunities for future change
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure the design meets technical requirements, budget constraints, and project goals
- Managing client approvals and presenting ideas and solutions at key stages
- Clearly communicating design intent throughout the process to both internal teams and clients
- Articulating the commercial value of design solutions to clients
- Supporting business development through relationship building and participation in pitch and tender processes

Skills and experience:

- A minimum of 7 years' experience in workplace design, ideally within a design and build or similar fast-paced environment
- Strong technical abilities with excellent attention to detail
- High level of commercial awareness and understanding of how design impacts business outcomes
- Confident working under pressure and delivering to tight deadlines, particularly for competitive pitches and tenders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with other design software is advantageous
- Strong time management skills, both for yourself and for guiding your team
- Positive, professional, and proactive attitude
- Ability to foster a sense of shared purpose within a team
- Commitment to achieving both personal and team objectives
- Focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Additional notes:

Experience with Revit is desirable; training can be provided where necessary
Flexibility to travel within London and across the UK, depending on project requirements.