Commercial Director

The Crowd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international design studio seeks a Commercial Director for their London office. This senior role demands a strategic mindset and proven leadership in commercial operations, overseeing business development and team performance. Join a high-performing creative environment offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role.
• Confident managing budgets, forecasts, and commercial reporting.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the studio’s commercial strategy.
• Oversee business development and identify new opportunities.
• Manage the annual budget for marketing and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Strategic Mindset

Job description

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

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from The Crowd

Creative Support Specialist at The Crowd

About The Role:

Our client, a leading international design studio, is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Commercial Director to join their London team on a 1-year fixed-term contract.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee the commercial operations of a highly desirable, creative design practice. The ideal candidate will be commercially and financially astute, with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. You will bring proven experience in business development and have the confidence to operate at senior level, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders across the business. You will lead a small team of highly collaborative, experienced and passionate individuals, therefore strong leadership skills are key.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top tier global design studio that is renowned for its innovation and influence within the industry. The role offers a strong salary and benefits package and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the studio’s commercial strategy
• Oversee business development and work with leadership to identify new opportunities across sectors and regions
• Guide the wider team in conducting research to support new business opportunities
• Act as a strong and approachable team leader for a well-established commercial team
• Manage the annual budget for marketing, business development and resourcing
• Monitor economic trends and share key insights with the wider leadership team

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role
• Confident managing budgets, forecasts, and commercial reporting
• Experience leading teams and managing performance
• Deep understanding of the built environment
• Excellent communicator and confident decision-maker
• Strong strategic mindset
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing competing priorities

To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions).

By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge.

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. If your application is successful for this role, one of our team will be in touch with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Finance

• Industries

  Interior Design and Architecture and Planning

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Crowd by 2x

Get notified about new Commercial Director jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Head of Commercial – Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Regional Managing Director, UK & Ireland

London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Hackney, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.