Lead Interior Designer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious interior design studio in Knightsbridge is seeking a Lead Interior Designer to manage luxury residential projects. This role offers autonomy in leading teams and collaborating with UHNW clients, requiring a combination of creativity, leadership, and expert design skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual Leave

Regular social & industry events

Beautiful Knightsbridge studio

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ professional experience in high-end residential interior design.
• A natural team leader with experience managing multiple designers.
• Confident communicator with polished presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-end residential projects.
• Manage internal design teams and oversee performance.
• Present concepts and design schemes to clients.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

FF&E sourcing

Bespoke joinery

Luxury finishes

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

SketchUp

Job description

Lead Interior Designer

Location: Knightsbridge, London
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience

Introduction:
We’re proud to be representing a world-renowned interior design studio celebrated for its bold, elegant, and intelligent interiors across the luxury residential sector. With an impressive global portfolio of high-net-worth clients and super-prime properties, this studio is synonymous with creativity, sophistication, and absolute attention to detail.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and experienced designer to step into a Lead role within one of London’s most respected design houses. You'll be given the autonomy to run high-value residential projects from concept to completion, lead your own internal team, and work directly with UHNW clients, consultants, and contractors. If you're confident in the boardroom, passionate on the drawing board, and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture, this is your moment.

This opportunity would be ideal for a Senior or Lead Interior Designer with proven experience in the luxury residential sector and advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and FF&E sourcing.

Package:

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
• Hybrid working
• Annual Leave
• Regular social & industry events
• Beautiful Knightsbridge studio

Office: Knightsbridge, London
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Duties:

• Lead the design and delivery of high-end residential projects in the UK and abroad
• Manage internal design teams, allocating tasks, overseeing performance, and mentoring junior talent
• Present concepts and design schemes directly to clients with confidence, clarity, and authority
• Oversee all project stages from concept development to technical drawings, FF&E specifications, and site delivery
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure every detail is beautifully executed
• Conduct regular site visits, lead snagging sessions, and provide creative problem-solving on the ground
• Lead FF&E selections, sourcing and commissioning bespoke pieces in line with the design narrative
• Collaborate closely with Directors and contribute to new business development through client relationships
• Uphold and represent the studios brand in all client interactions and design output

Requirements:

• 8+ years’ professional experience in high-end Residential interior design
• Degree Qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or similar field
• A natural team leader with experience managing multiple designers and complex project pipelines
• Confident client communicator with polished presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, and SketchUp
• In-depth knowledge of bespoke joinery, luxury finishes, and FF&E specification
• Excellent organisational and time management skills – calm under pressure, with immaculate attention to detail