Mid-weight - Senior Interior Designer – Grade 1 Listed Residential Project (Client side)
The client is seeking a Mid-Weight to Senior Interior Designer with strong FF&E expertise to join a close‑knit team based in Central London. This rare opportunity involves the restoration and refinement of a Grade I listed estate with significant cultural and historical importance. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex work streams, balancing historic and contemporary elements to create spaces of exceptional quality.
Responsibilities
• Source furniture, antiques, art and design bespoke furnishings, upholstery and lighting. • Lead FF&E packages, producing concept schemes, mood boards, fabric and finish schedules, and client‑facing presentations. • Oversee detailed specifications, schedules, budgets and procurement from concept through installation. • Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage complex, high‑value FF&E packages. • Deliver projects on demanding programme and budget, coordinating with contractors and artisans.
Qualifications & Experience
- BA (Hons) in Interior Design, Design or a related arts discipline.
- Proven experience within a UK‑based high‑end residential and/or boutique hospitality studio.
- Demonstrable track record delivering bespoke, luxury interior and FF&E projects.
- Strong record of sourcing ultra‑bespoke furniture, antiques, artwork and finishes.
- Proficiency in Vectorworks, Photoshop and InDesign.
- In‑depth knowledge of specialist suppliers, artisans and makers.
- Highly organised, commercially aware, and capable of managing large‑scale FF&E packages.
- Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors.
- Strong numeracy, scheduling and project planning ability.
- Experience managing extensive libraries of materials, samples, art and finishes.
- Solid understanding of artwork selection and art curation.
Requirements
- Five days per week in the office.
- Office hours: 9:30am‑6:00pm with a flexible lunch break.
- Seniority level: Associate.
- Employment type: Full‑time.
- Job function: Design and Art/Creative.
- Industry: Architecture and Planning, Design Services, Interior Design.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on skills and experience, discussed directly with the recruiter. Additional benefits details available upon request.
