Senior Interior Designer

Job description

Senior Interior Designer to work on exceptionally high-end luxury projects and offering lots of autonomy, client contact and design freedom.

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.

Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Designer with a strong luxury portfolio and the ability to lead bespoke projects from concept through to completion.

• 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.

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.

Apply

Apply via LinkedIn or email interiors@foliocareers.com with Ref FC2671. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-09-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English