Creative Director

Jak Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK design practice is seeking a Creative Director to lead a 60-person workplace interiors team. This senior leadership role involves overseeing creative direction, managing team performance, and driving client engagement across various workplace projects. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in interior design, a proven track record of managing large teams, and possesses strong communication and strategic thinking skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 plus bonuses, and a hybrid working model with 3 days in the London office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in interior design or architecture, with a focus on workplace projects.
• Proven track record in leading large design teams of 50+ people.
• Strong portfolio indicating creative vision in high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 60-person workplace interiors team.
• Define and uphold creative vision and standards.
• Lead pitches and presentations to strengthen client relationships.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring delivery within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in design tools

Education

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline

Professional accreditation (e.g. RIBA, BIID, IIDA)

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Creative Director: Workplace Interiors

Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Salary: £80-£90k + Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a Creative Director to lead and manage a 60-person workplace interiors team within a major UK design practice. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for both creative direction and team management, ensuring design excellence, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across a broad portfolio of workplace projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Directly lead and oversee a 60-person workplace interiors team including senior designers, associates, and junior staff.
• Provide vision, strategy, and structure for the pod, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Manage resourcing, workflows, and performance reviews, setting clear objectives and career paths.
• Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.

Creative Direction

• Define and uphold the creative vision and standards for the workplace interiors team.
• Oversee concept development, storytelling, and design execution for all projects.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure high quality, innovative, and client-focused solutions.
• Keep the team at the forefront of design trends, workplace strategy, sustainability, and new technologies.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Lead pitches and presentations, winning new projects and strengthening client relationships.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, ensuring alignment of design solutions with business objectives.
• Work closely with the business development and leadership team to grow the practice's market presence.

Project Oversight

• Oversee multiple workplace projects simultaneously, ensuring design excellence and delivery within budget and programme.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, technical, sustainability, and project management teams.
• Provide hands‑on support during critical project stages, ensuring design integrity is maintained.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in interior design/architecture, with a strong background in workplace projects.
• Proven track record of leading and managing large design teams (50+ people).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative vision and delivery of high‑profile workplace projects.
• Experience with business development, pitches, and client presentations.

Skills & Attributes

• Inspirational leader with excellent people management skills.
• Exceptional design and creative direction capability.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Confident communicator with the ability to win trust and build long‑term relationships.
• Able to balance creative ambition with delivery and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in design tools is desirable: Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. RIBA, BIID, IIDA) desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to run and shape a 60‑person interiors team within a respected design practice.
• Leadership position with real influence over creative direction and business strategy.
• Competitive salary £80,000 - £90,000 plus performance‑related bonus.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home.
• Exposure to high‑profile projects and international clients.
• Supportive environment with resources, career development, and professional growth.