Middleweight Interior Designer for Residential and Hospitality Studio

About the Studio

We’re proud to partner with a high-profile luxury interior design studio based in South Kensington who are looking for a Middleweight Interior Designer. With a talented team of 47 interior designers, architects, and support staff, the studio has built a welcoming, enjoyable environment where creativity flourishes and the most exquisite interiors are crafted.

The Role

Middleweight Interior Designer

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated Middleweight Interior Designer who thrives working collaboratively and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines. You’ll be a key team player providing technical expertise to help bring the design vision to life.

What You’ll Do

• Support design development by creating bespoke FF&E designs and sourcing antiques and off-the-shelf items.
• Coordinate suppliers, place orders, process samples and invoices efficiently.
• Collaborate with the project design team to produce detailed drawings, including elevations, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), tender packages, and joinery details.
• Attend project meetings, take minutes, and assist with client presentations through artistic renderings of floor plans and elevations.
• Assist with on-site project management, including logistics, quality control, and installation oversight.
• Produce specification schedules for lighting, sanitaryware, finishes, and more.
• Manage sections of the FF&E package from start to finish.
• Work within strict budgets and timeframes, maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Reporting & Team Structure

• You will report directly to the Senior Interior Designer leading your team.

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry qualification in Interior Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working on high-end design projects, including costing, quoting, and overseeing installations.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Esti budgeting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sharp eye for detail, with experience producing material and fabric schemes.
• Confident liaising with suppliers and consultants, with some client interaction preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Good understanding of the financial aspects of interior design projects is desirable.

What This Role Can Offer You

• A chance to deepen your understanding of the entire design process.
• Valuable on-site experience of the build and installation phases.
• A flexible role providing insight into both interior design and architectural disciplines.
• Opportunities to develop problem-solving skills and expand your design knowledge.
• Close collaboration with Senior Designers and Senior Architects to grow your expertise.

Benefits & Culture

• Friendly, sociable, and welcoming team culture.
• Annual social events to connect and unwind.
• Vitality Health and Bupa Dental insurance available after probation.
• Pension scheme via Scottish Widows.

If you’re ready to grow your career with a respected luxury design studio and work on exceptional interiors, we want to hear from you.