Lead Creative Interior Designer – Commercial Design & Build

Bigblue Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bigblue in London is seeking a Lead Creative Interior Designer for Commercial Design & Build, blending high-impact creativity with strong commercial acumen. You will lead concept development, pitch leadership and client relationships across flagship office fit-out projects.

You’ll mentor the design team, steer proposals with BD and preconstruction, and shape innovative workplace environments that win projects while delivering on commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial office design and fit-out.
• Strong portfolio showing workplace projects and client pitches.
• Proven leadership and ability to present to senior-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative design process across high-profile commercial office fit-out projects from brief to concept development and pitch.
• Develop compelling workplace design concepts that respond to client requirements and commercial objectives.
• Own major client pitches and win over key decision-makers.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted creative advisor.
• Provide creative direction, guidance and mentorship to the wider design team.
• Collaborate with business development, preconstruction and delivery teams to keep proposals inspiring yet achievable.
• Stay ahead of workplace design trends, materials and evolving client expectations.

Skills

Creative leadership

Client relationship management

Pitch presentations

Job description

Lead Creative Interior Designer – Commercial Design & Build

London | Hybrid

£85,000–£90,000 + Commission (Negotiable DOE)

I’m working with a highly regarded Commercial Design & Build business in London, looking to bring in an experienced Lead Creative Interior Designer.

This is a role for a talented, commercially minded creative who thrives on developing exceptional workplace environments, leading high-profile pitches and building strong client relationships. You’ll play a key part in shaping the creative direction of the business, working closely with senior leadership, clients and the wider design team to deliver innovative workplace solutions that stack up commercially.

They want someone with a genuine passion for workplace design, a strong creative vision and the confidence to lead projects from initial concept through to a successful pitch and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the creative design process across high-profile commercial office fit-out projects, from initial brief through concept development and pitch
• Developing compelling workplace design concepts that respond to client requirements and commercial objectives
• Owning major client pitches and winning over key decision-makers
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted creative advisor
• Providing creative direction, guidance and mentorship to the wider design team
• Working with business development, preconstruction and delivery teams so proposals are both inspiring and achievable
• Keeping on top of workplace design trends, materials, finishes and evolving client expectations
• Driving design excellence across the business, supporting its reputation and growth

What’s on offer:

• £85,000–£90,000 basic, negotiable depending on experience
• An attractive commission scheme with excellent additional earning potential
• Hybrid working, with one day working from home
• A senior creative position with genuine influence over design direction and project wins
• High-profile commercial workplace projects
• The chance to join an established, ambitious business with a strong reputation in the London D&B market

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial office design and fit-out
• At least 5 years’ experience within Commercial Design & Build (essential)
• A strong portfolio showing high-quality workplace projects and successful client pitches
• Proven experience leading creative concepts and presenting to senior-level clients
• Excellent understanding of the commercial office fit-out market and the pace of Design & Build
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop other designers
• Commercially aware and comfortable working alongside business development to help secure projects
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills

If you’ve got the Commercial D&B background, love a pitch and want to lead from the front, this one’s worth a chat.