Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

Salary: Up to £90,000 + commission

Location: London

Reports to: Head of Design

About the Company

We are a well-established, leading design and build contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial workspaces. Our integrated approach takes clients from workplace strategy and concept design through to technical delivery and construction. We are a team that values creativity as much as delivery.

The Role

As Senior Interior Designer, you will lead the design on a varied portfolio of Cat A and Cat B commercial fit-outs, from initial concept through to technical delivery. You will be the senior design voice with clients, an effective communicator and lateral thinker who can present compelling proposals, build long-term relationships and secure sign-off at each work stage.

You will work closely with the Project Director, Pre-Contract Manager and visualisation team to produce winning schemes at pitch stage. Once a project is secured, you will lead design development through to client sign-off before handover to the technical design team, and support on-site implementation where required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design on Cat A and Cat B fit-outs, from concept through to technical delivery.

Act as the senior client contact, presenting proposals and securing sign-off at each work stage.

Analyse and develop client briefs, considering stakeholder needs, longer-term requirements and the potential for future change.

Manage and mentor junior designers, reviewing drawings, specifications and finishes to maintain a consistently high standard.

Balance design intent with budgets and programmes, working closely with project teams to keep schemes commercially viable and technically sound.

Contribute to bids and tenders, working to tight deadlines to produce high-quality pitch material.

Identify potential risks relating to client objectives and requirements, and address them early.

Communicate design progress clearly to internal project teams and external parties.

Present the commercial benefits of design proposals with confidence and professionalism.

Develop personal networks and support the growth of new and repeat business.

Stay informed on workplace design trends, materials, legislation and best practice.

Help foster a culture of continuous improvement within the design team.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Significant previous commercial interior design experience (typically 5+ years), ideally within a design and build environment.

Proven experience leading Cat A and Cat B fit-out projects from concept to completion.

Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail.

Excellent commercial awareness and a sound understanding of budgets and programmes.

Confident client-facing presenter, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Fluent in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of other relevant packages.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly on pitches and tenders.

Experience of managing, mentoring and developing junior designers.

Personal Attributes

A positive, professional "can do" attitude.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own time and that of others effectively.

Takes ownership of personal and team objectives.

Creates a common sense of team and purpose.

What We Offer

Salary of up to £90,000, depending on experience, plus commission.

A diverse portfolio of high-quality commercial projects.

Continuing professional development and design training.

A creative, supportive studio culture that values innovation and collaboration