Design Consultant – Commercial Interiors (5428)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-led manufacturer in Central London is seeking a talented Design Consultant to create innovative and sustainable solutions for commercial projects. You will collaborate with architects and contractors to bring bespoke designs to life, ensuring they meet high standards. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000+, along with benefits like pension, healthcare, and global career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension & Healthcare

Vibrant, Creative Studio Environment

Mobile, Laptop + Equipment

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience within industrial, interior, or architectural design.
• Understanding of CNC manufacturing and digital fabrication techniques preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and visual.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and specification teams to design tailored solutions.
• Produce detailed technical, installation, and production drawings.
• Oversee the design process from concept through to delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Qualification in Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design

Job description

Vacancy No 5428

Job Title: DESIGN CONSULTANT

Location: CENTRAL LONDON (OLD STREET) – Flexibility for Yorkshire / Leeds / Manchester based candidates who are happy to travel to their West Yorkshire HQ

Job Description

Are you a creative thinker with technical flair, someone who loves turning design ideas into tangible, high-impact environments?

If so, this could be your perfect next move.

My client is a global, design-led manufacturer recognised for their innovative, sustainable, and visually striking acoustic and architectural solutions used across commercial, workplace, education, and hospitality projects worldwide.

They are seeking a talented, detail-driven Design Consultant to join their growing UK team someone who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving, and who can bridge the gap between inspiration and execution.

You’ll work closely with architects, designers, and contractors to bring bespoke concepts to life, ensuring every project not only looks incredible but performs flawlessly.

This is a role where design, technology, and craftsmanship collide and where your ideas will genuinely shape the spaces people work, learn, and live in.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Client Collaboration

• Partner with the sales and specification teams to design, develop, and specify tailored solutions into live projects.
• Attend client and A&D meetings, interpreting creative briefs and offering design and technical advice.
• Develop stunning yet practical design proposals that balance creativity, cost, and manufacturability.
• Prepare clear, accurate drawings and documentation for presentation and approval.

Technical & Project Delivery

• Produce detailed technical, installation, and production drawings for bespoke projects.
• Conduct site visits, liaising with installers and contractors to ensure flawless execution.
• Oversee the design process from concept through to delivery, maintaining brand and quality standards throughout.

Manufacturing Interface

• Create manufacturing packs, bills of materials, and production files for custom projects.
• Work hand-in-hand with the production team on prototypes and sample development.
• Ensure all design details are translated effectively into the finished product.

Product Development & Innovation

• Experiment with materials, processes, and finishes to push creative boundaries.
• Share knowledge and design insights with international colleagues across the business.
• Provide market feedback and influence the ongoing evolution of new products and systems.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Qualification in Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design (degree or diploma level).
• 2–4 years’ experience within industrial, interior, or architectural design.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit or similar 3D design tools.
• Understanding of CNC manufacturing and digital fabrication techniques preferred.
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) desirable.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and visual.
• Highly organised, detail-orientated, and comfortable juggling multiple live projects.
• Confident engaging with architects, designers, and contractors at all levels.
• Positive, proactive, and calm under pressure with a collaborative mindset and professional polish.

This is more than a design role; it’s a chance to influence how great spaces are created.

You’ll join a business that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and craftsmanship, where your input will be genuinely valued and your growth supported.

If you’re passionate about great design, love solving problems, and want to see your ideas become reality in some of the UK’s most exciting architectural and interior projects, this is the one.

What’s In It for You?

• Basic Salary: Up to £60,000+ (higher basic available for standout experience)
• Pension & Healthcare
• Vibrant, Creative Studio Environment
• Mobile, Laptop + Equipment
• Global Career Development Opportunities
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday