At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exceptional residential projects from concept to completion, ensuring high design standards.
- Company: Join a renowned London interior design studio known for elegance and craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence design while working with a talented team in a creative environment.
- Other info: International travel and occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary.
- Why this job: Be part of a respected studio and shape extraordinary spaces for a global clientele.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in high-end residential or luxury hospitality interiors required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to join one of London’s most admired interior design studios at Senior Associate level. Internationally renowned for its understated elegance, exceptional craftsmanship and unmistakable creative identity, the studio delivers extraordinary private residential projects for a global clientele. Its work encompasses interior architecture, decoration, bespoke furniture and lighting, bringing these elements together to create spaces of remarkable depth and longevity.
As a Senior Associate, you’ll take responsibility for several exceptional projects, leading each from concept through to completion across both interiors and FF&E. Working closely with the Founder and Creative Director, you’ll translate the studio’s creative vision into beautifully resolved schemes while managing important client relationships. You’ll oversee the designers responsible for day-to-day delivery, retaining accountability for the overall design, quality and successful outcome of each project. Alongside leading your own portfolio, you’ll work with the studio’s senior leadership team to maintain design standards across the practice. You’ll provide creative direction, contribute to design reviews and support the development of the wider team. This is a practising designer role rather than a purely managerial position. It offers the chance to remain closely connected to the creative process while holding genuine influence within one of the industry’s most respected studios.
The Candidate
- An established senior designer with extensive experience delivering exceptional high-end residential or luxury hospitality interiors
- Accomplished across interior architecture and FF&E, with the ability to lead projects cohesively from initial concept through to completion
- A sophisticated designer with a strong understanding of materials, furniture, craftsmanship and architectural detailing
- Experienced in overseeing several complex projects while maintaining an exceptional standard of design
- Confident managing relationships with discerning private clients, consultants and contractors
- Commercially aware, with experience managing project fees, budgets, resources and risk
- Comfortable directing project teams without becoming removed from the design itself
- Able to review and elevate drawings, specifications, materials and presentations at key project stages
- A thoughtful and assured leader who develops designers through clear direction, constructive critique and example
- Available for international travel and occasional out-of-hours work when required
Senior Associate, Residential in City of London employer: Canvas Careers
The Studio is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration in the interior design sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members benefit from hands-on experience in high-quality projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values innovation and excellence. Located in a vibrant area, employees have access to unique networking opportunities and a chance to contribute to impactful design solutions across residential and mixed-use developments.
