Design Director - Commercial Interiors & Bespoke Fit-Out

Brandon James Limited; West End; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James seeks an experienced Head of Design to lead a talented team delivering high-quality commercial interior and bespoke fit-out projects. The role offers influence over design strategy, processes and growth within a specialist interiors business.

You will oversee the design function from concept through technical design, manufacturing and installation, collaborating with clients, architects, contractors and suppliers to ensure robust, buildable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior design management or design leadership.
• Experience leading design teams across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing, production and installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the internal design team.
• Oversee design development and technical detailing across multiple projects.
• Manage design programmes, resources and technical deliverables.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate design information with manufacturing, commercial and project delivery teams.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, clients and specialist suppliers.
• Review technical drawings and design information.
• Resolve design issues throughout project delivery.
• Ensure design quality and consistency across all projects.
• Support value engineering and design optimisation.
• Improve design processes, standards and workflows.
• Provide senior technical and design leadership across the business.

Skills

Design leadership

Team management

Client coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Brandon James seeks an experienced Head of Design to lead a talented team delivering high-quality commercial interior and bespoke fit-out projects. The role offers influence over design strategy, processes and growth within a specialist interiors business.

You will oversee the design function from concept through technical design, manufacturing and installation, collaborating with clients, architects, contractors and suppliers to ensure robust, buildable outcomes.