Mid-weight - Senior Interior Designer - Grade 1 Listed Residential Project | Client side

Curio Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Flexible lunch break

Job summary

A leading interior design firm in London is looking for a Mid-Weight to Senior Interior Designer to manage a significant Grade 1 listed residential project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FF&E and be responsible for sourcing unique furnishings, overseeing design specifications, and ensuring project delivery within budget and timeline. This position requires excellent project management skills and a passion for high-quality design, with a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-end residential/boutique hospitality interior design.
• Proven track record in delivering bespoke, luxury interior and FF&E projects.
• In-depth knowledge of specialist suppliers and artisans.
• Strong knowledge of specialist suppliers, artisans and makers.

Responsibilities

• Source furniture, antiques, and bespoke furnishings.
• Lead FF&E packages from concept to installation.
• Oversee budgets, specs, schedules, and procurement.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage complex, high-value FF&E packages.
• Deliver projects on demanding programme and budget, coordinating with contractors and artisans.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project planning ability

Sourcing bespoke furniture

Supplier management

Interior design expertise

Education

BA (Hons) in Interior Design or related arts discipline

Tools

Vectorworks

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Mid-weight - Senior Interior Designer – Grade 1 Listed Residential Project (Client side)

The client is seeking a Mid-Weight to Senior Interior Designer with strong FF&E expertise to join a close‑knit team based in Central London. This rare opportunity involves the restoration and refinement of a Grade I listed estate with significant cultural and historical importance. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex work streams, balancing historic and contemporary elements to create spaces of exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Source furniture, antiques, art and design bespoke furnishings, upholstery and lighting. • Lead FF&E packages, producing concept schemes, mood boards, fabric and finish schedules, and client‑facing presentations. • Oversee detailed specifications, schedules, budgets and procurement from concept through installation. • Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage complex, high‑value FF&E packages. • Deliver projects on demanding programme and budget, coordinating with contractors and artisans.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA (Hons) in Interior Design, Design or a related arts discipline.
• Proven experience within a UK‑based high‑end residential and/or boutique hospitality studio.
• Demonstrable track record delivering bespoke, luxury interior and FF&E projects.
• Strong record of sourcing ultra‑bespoke furniture, antiques, artwork and finishes.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Photoshop and InDesign.
• In‑depth knowledge of specialist suppliers, artisans and makers.
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and capable of managing large‑scale FF&E packages.
• Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong numeracy, scheduling and project planning ability.
• Experience managing extensive libraries of materials, samples, art and finishes.
• Solid understanding of artwork selection and art curation.

Requirements

• Five days per week in the office.
• Office hours: 9:30am‑6:00pm with a flexible lunch break.
• Seniority level: Associate.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Design and Art/Creative.
• Industry: Architecture and Planning, Design Services, Interior Design.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills and experience, discussed directly with the recruiter. Additional benefits details available upon request.