Lead Interior Designer - High-end residential

Curio Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The client, an architecture studio based in Central London, seeks an interior designer with FF&E experience to join their growing team. The role integrates architecture and interior design for two London/home counties projects, emphasizing minimalism and luxury with a timeless aesthetic.

Candidates should have 10+ years delivering high-end residential projects in London, strong procurement skills, and a passion for all stages of interior design.

Qualifications

• Strong spatial planning skills.
• Excellent interior design capabilities.
• Experience with FF&E.
• Client-facing experience.
• Understanding of procurement for interiors.
• Familiarity with UHNW client service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Client-facing role coordinating with architects and client.
• Lead interior design project from concept to delivery.
• Create mood boards, visuals, and concepts.
• Produce 2D drawings for layouts and planning.
• Own the FF&E and procurement process.
• Know key suppliers across the UK/EU.

Skills

Spatial planning

Interior design

FF&E experience

Client-facing

Procurement

UHNW service understanding

Education

Creative degree in interior design

Job description

The client is an architecture studio based in Central London. They have been operating for 7 years and have a team of 14 architects and designers. The two founders bring a wealth and legacy of design experience from renowned studios and have successfully carved an elegant style and name in the high-end residential industry.

They are known for creating, distinct, detailed, and thoughtful architecture, designed with care and diligence in collaboration with the client. They work across a range of sensitive, historic, and modern schemes in London and internationally.

The studio is looking for an interior designer with FF&E experience. This will be the first interior role in the studio, specifically for two new projects based in London and the home counties, where they will be providing both architecture and interior design.

The role will work closely with the founders and the client to develop a look and feel that is coordinated with the architecture to create a refined aesthetic that fits with the studio branding. Additionally, the designer will work closely with the client, ensuring that the design is aligned with their vision.

The position requires an interior designer to have strong spatial planning skills, excellent interior design capabilities, and a passion for FF&E. As the studio does not yet have a dedicated procurement team, the role will be involved in the procurement process for the selected pieces. This position suits a profile passionate about all stages of interior design and someone who enjoys variation and flexibility in their role.

The opportunity is to work within a creative studio and carve out an interior offering alongside the founders. They seek individuals with a strong aesthetic, timeless design sensibility, and a keen eye for materiality, colour, light and tone. The style leans toward minimalism and modernism with hints of luxury. They blend unique one-off pieces, curated art to create a refined look and feel that will remain relevant for years to come. They shy away from a traditional "beige" or maximalist aesthetic, and have an effortless and understated ‘wow’ factor.

It’s essential for the interior designer to have a client-facing role and to take ownership of the interior design aspects of the projects. The role will involve handling client changes, but the designer must manage these gracefully and ensure the design remains consistent with the client’s expectations. Experience with (U)HNWI clients and understanding their service expectations is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Client-facing role
• Able to run an interior design project in collaboration with architects
• Create mood boards, visuals, and concepts
• Able to draw in 2D for special layouts and planning
• Take ownership of the FF&E and procurement process
• Knowledge of key suppliers across the UK/EU

Skills & Experience

• Trained in a creative degree, ideally interior design
• 10+ years of delivering high-end residential projects in London
• Good knowledge of suppliers across London/EU
• Able to follow through the procurement process
• Client-facing experience
• Demonstrable portfolio of drawings, ideas, concepts, and project inception through to delivery