Associate - Workplace

A global design studio that has recently established its London office is seeking an experienced Senior or Associate-level designer, ready to take the next step in their career and progress quickly into a Head of Design position.

You will play a key role from day one, leading on concept-led, front-end design across CAT A+ and CAT B projects. A significant part of the role will focus on pitching, presenting and winning work, developing compelling design narratives and confidently communicating ideas to clients.

Alongside design leadership, you will be instrumental in building and nurturing client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and helping to drive repeat business through a strong, personable and commercially aware approach.

The focus will be on developing creative, considered and buildable design concepts that go beyond typical D&B schemes. While an understanding of technical design is important, this role is not centred on producing detailed delivery packages, but rather on shaping design direction and ensuring quality from concept through to implementation.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will contribute to the studio’s creative output and commercial growth, with a strong emphasis on networking, relationship-building and expanding the client base.

This is a highly visible position with a clear pathway to leadership, offering the opportunity to grow into a Head of Design role, build a team, and take on wider design oversight across the group over time.

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• BA in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• Proven experience in workplace design, with a focus on interior fit-out projects
• Solid pitch experience, confident in presenting and winning work
• Strong in concept and front-end design, with the ability to produce creative, elevated work beyond standard D&B solutions
• Able to balance creativity with a clear understanding of buildability
• Strong client-facing skills, comfortable leading meetings and building relationships
• Natural presence and gravitas, able to command a room without being overpowering
• Makes a strong and lasting impression with a confident, thoughtful communication style
• Commercially aware and able to contribute across multiple workstreams
• Interested in networking and developing client relationships
• Proficient in Revit/AutoCAD and AdobeCS beneficial