Interior Designer – Finishes & Coordination
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum Location: London & South East (office and site-based)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, in person
Architecture Social is delighted to be partnering with an established, privately owned property development and investment company to find an experienced Interior Designer with a focus on finishes and coordination.
Our client builds high-quality residential schemes across London and the South East, from individual luxury apartments to large multi-unit developments. They're looking for a designer who loves the materials, products and finishing details that turn a completed building into a beautiful home.
This role focuses on the finished product: selecting, specifying, drawing and coordinating interior finishes across live developments, rather than space planning. You'll work directly with senior management and have real influence over how every property looks and feels when it's finished.
The role
- Research, select and specify internal finishes, including flooring, tiles, paints and wall coverings
- Source bathrooms, sanitaryware, brassware and accessories
- Coordinate kitchen finishes, worktops, internal doors and ironmongery
- Produce furnishing layouts, finishes drawings and visualisations using CAD and design software
- Prepare finishes schedules, sample boards, mood boards and presentations for management approvalManage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and site managers
- Get competitive quotes and keep selections within project budgets
- Keep specifications and drawing information consistent across several live developments
- Attend site visits and supplier showrooms
What our client is looking for
- 2–4 years' experience in interior design, finishes or specification, ideally in residential development or a high-end residential practice
- Strong drawing and visual communication skills, with confidence turning concepts into clear drawings, layouts and presentations
- A portfolio of drawings and finishes or specification work to show at interview (essential)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SketchUp, with Revit, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino or 3ds Max a real advantage
- A strong eye for detail, colour, materials and contemporary residential finishes
- Good working knowledge of bathroom, kitchen, flooring and architectural hardware suppliers
- Commercial awareness, with confidence managing budgets and value engineering
- Strong organisation and communication skills, and the ability to run several projects independently
What's on offer
- A salary of £35,000 – £42,000, depending on experience
- Direct exposure to senior management and real influence over the finished product
- A varied residential portfolio across London and the South East
- A stable, privately owned business with a strong pipeline
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Interior Designer - Finishes & Coordination at boutique developer employer: Architecture Social
Join a highly respected London studio that champions creativity and collaboration, offering an inspiring work culture where your contributions to landmark residential projects will be valued. With a commitment to professional development, you will enjoy clear pathways for career progression, alongside generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements and regular team events that foster a supportive community. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the heart of Central London, surrounded by like-minded professionals passionate about transformative design.
