Senior Designer
About the position
A leading luxury interior design studio is seeking a Senior Designer to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role will focus on delivering high-end, bespoke interior projects from initial concept through to completion, combining creative design thinking with strong technical, commercial and project management skills.
The Senior Designer will take ownership of multiple projects, working closely with clients, suppliers, procurement teams and internal stakeholders to ensure each project is delivered on time, within budget and to an exceptional standard. The role will also involve overseeing bespoke FF&E and joinery, attending site visits and supporting the development of junior designers.
About the candidate
- Proven experience as a Senior Designer or equivalent within luxury, high-end residential, hospitality or bespoke interior design.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality luxury and/or high-end interior design projects.
- Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to installation and completion.
- Strong technical capability, including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Experienced in producing and overseeing detailed technical drawing packages, specifications and design documentation.
- Confident presenting design concepts and communicating effectively with clients, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of FF&E, bespoke furniture, joinery and luxury detailing.
- Commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets, timelines and deliverables.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with a solutions-focused approach.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Able to lead, mentor and support junior designers, providing constructive guidance and feedback.
- Strong understanding of procurement and the relationship between design specification, sourcing and delivery.
- Willing and able to attend site visits to monitor quality and maintain design intent.
About the studio
This high-end interior design studio delivers bespoke luxury projects from concept through to installation. Its collaborative team values creativity, craftsmanship, technical precision and designers who can take ownership of projects while building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and specialist makers.
The studio offers hybrid working, project dependent, with Mondays and Fridays typically from home, alongside an extensive benefits package that can be discussed over the phone.
Application
Applicants must have the valid Right to Work in the country where the position is based. Those without the required Right to Work will not be eligible.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates shortlisted for the position.
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