About The Practice
Our client is a boutique interior design and architecture practice working predominantly across commercial and workplace interiors. Recent and current projects include a full building refurbishment recently reaching practical completion, alongside work for major names in tech, retail and financial services.
The studio is known for its close-knit, design-led culture, with directors deeply involved in project delivery and a strong emphasis on developing talent internally rather than hiring fully-formed seniors.
The Role
Due to continued growth - a high volume of projects and fee proposals currently in motion - our client is looking to appoint a strong midweight or new senior Interior Designer, initially on a temp basis (approximately 3-4 months) transitioning to permanent for the right candidate.
This is a predominantly design-focused role. The practice has its own in-house technical team, so the successful candidate won't be producing technical packages directly - but will need a solid understanding of how technical delivery works, holding the back-and-forth with the technical team and knowing when a technical solution compromises design intent.
The trajectory for this role is towards running projects independently over time, reporting initially to a senior team member and ultimately to the directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design across the full project cycle: client meetings, taking the brief, concept, material and finish palettes
- Liaise closely with the in-house technical team, balancing design intent against technical constraints
- Take ownership of projects with growing independence over time
- Contribute to a fast-paced studio with multiple live projects and proposals in motion
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' genuine, continuous experience in commercial/workplace interiors - measured by capability, not just years since qualifying
- Well-rounded exposure across the full project cycle, from brief to delivery
- Confident, proactive communicator, comfortable pushing back on technical solutions that compromise design intent
- Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit useful but not essential
- Highly proactive and self-sufficient — comfortable taking ownership of a project without hand-holding
- Design and build background considered, but not a primary fit for this role
Why Join?
Our client offers a genuinely design-focused studio with real scope to grow into running projects independently.
- Full equipment provided
- Close, collaborative studio culture with strong director involvement
Clear path to increasing project ownership and autonomy
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Midweight Interior Designer in London employer: Ignis Partners
Join a dynamic practice that values technical excellence and offers a supportive work culture, where you can take ownership of challenging projects in the justice sector. With a focus on employee growth, you'll have opportunities to enhance your project-running and technical leadership skills while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. This is an ideal setting for those who thrive on collaboration and are passionate about making a meaningful impact through their work.
