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
- A high-end interior design studio delivering exceptional, bespoke projects within the luxury sector.
- A collaborative creative environment bringing together design, procurement and project delivery expertise.
- Projects are managed from initial concept through detailed design, procurement, installation and completion.
- A strong focus on craftsmanship, quality, technical precision and attention to detail.
- A studio environment where designers are expected to balance creativity with commercial awareness and project delivery.
- Opportunities to work across complex, bespoke interiors and develop relationships with clients, suppliers and specialist makers.
- A culture that values creativity, collaboration, individuality and the development of its people.
- A fast-paced setting where designers are trusted to take ownership of projects and contribute to the wider creative team.
The studio offers a hybrid-working set-up (project dependent) with Mondays and Fridays WFH. In addition to this, they also offer an expansive benefits package which can be discussed over the phone.
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