Associate Interior Designer

Folio Careers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Folio Careers seeks an Associate in interior design to lead large-scale projects from concept to completion. The role involves managing teams, client relationships, and contributing to business development in a collaborative studio environment. Ideal candidates excel in conceptual design, demonstrate leadership, and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong conceptual design skills and creativity.
• Proficiency in design software and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of multiple large-scale interior design projects.
• Drive creative direction and oversee project execution.
• Mentor junior designers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Conceptual design

Creativity

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Presentation abilities

Strategic mindset

Team management

Tools

Design software

Construction documentation

Job description

This range is provided by Folio Careers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Lead transformative hospitality projects from concept to completion. This collaborative team values creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking.

Position:

The Associate role is a leadership position responsible for managing the design and delivery of multiple large-scale interior design projects from concept to completion. This includes driving creative direction, overseeing project execution, leading teams, managing client relationships and contributing to business development. The role requires balancing high-level design vision with operational and strategic project management to ensure outcomes align with client expectations and quality standards.A Senior Designer opportunity to take creative and project lead on boutique hospitality schemes from concept through to completion. You’ll collaborate closely with the founder and senior leadership, managing multiple high-end hotel projects as well as select private residential or commercial briefs. This is a pivotal hire within a growing team, with the opportunity to shape the design direction of award-nominated projects while mentoring junior designers and overseeing delivery.

Candidate:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong conceptual design skills, creativity, and attention to detail, particularly in materials and spatial storytelling. They must have a track record of leadership and team management, including mentoring and overseeing performance. Effective client engagement and presentation abilities are essential, along with a strategic mindset to align design with business goals. Proficiency in design software and construction documentation is required, as well as adaptability to changing project needs and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Performance will be assessed based on project timeliness, client satisfaction, design quality and process efficiency.

Studio:

The studio is a collaborative and creative hospitality-focused design practice, offering services across strategy, branding, interior design and architecture. With a vision to deliver engaging and memorable environments, the studio fosters a culture of teamwork, long-term partnerships and continuous learning. The environment encourages innovation and values both personal and professional growth among its team members.

Apply:

Apply via LinkedIn or email [e-mail] with the subject line: FC2257 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.

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FOLIO is a leading agency specialising in design recruitment. We partner with top practices, boutique studios, and global design groups to connect talent with opportunity. Explore current vacancies and learn how we support design careers at www.foliocareers.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Interior Design

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