Middleweight Designer

Modus Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected design-led business in London is seeking a Middleweight Designer to manage multiple projects and produce high-quality technical design documentation. This role offers ownership and client engagement in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and experience in the commercial furniture sector.

Benefits

Company profit share bonus

Enhanced annual leave package

Private Medical Insurance

Well-being support

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in commercial workplace or furniture design sector.
• Strong technical skills across space planning and specification writing.

Responsibilities

• Leading design coordination from concept to installation.
• Managing drawings across multiple stakeholders.
• Producing proposal and specification packs.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

BIM360

Job description

Modus Careers is recruiting on behalf of a respected design-led business specialising in workplace and commercial environments. Working with a diverse mix of clients across consultancy, corporate, and lab sectors, they deliver intelligent, human-focused design solutions with a strong commercial edge.

They are currently seeking a Middleweight Designer with experience in the commercial furniture and fit-out space to join their growing London team. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with real ownership, ideal for someone confident managing multiple projects, engaging directly with clients, and producing high-quality technical design documentation.

Your Role Will Include:

• Leading the design coordination process from concept to installation
• Supporting the Sales and Project Management teams to deliver successful outcomes for both existing and new clients
• Managing drawings across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, architects and clients
• Producing proposal and specification packs for presentations and bids
• Creating technical drawings, take-offs, and layout plans
• Planning and managing installation requirements and space planning details
• Developing client-facing visuals and presentation graphics
• Running finishes workshops and material collation
• Providing day-to-day design support for the wider London studio

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has 4+ years’ experience in the commercial workplace or furniture design sector
• Is confident in managing client and architect relationships with professionalism and creativity
• Possesses strong technical skills across space planning, drawing packages and specification writing
• Has a proactive, collaborative approach and can adapt to shifting project demands
• Is proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup & the Adobe Creative Suite
• Having a working knowledge of Revit and BIM360 is beneficial for this role
• Brings strong organisation and communication skills, with an eye for detail and efficiency

Why Join This Company?

• A role with high visibility and direct client engagement
• Opportunity to work across a variety of creative and technically led environments
• Collaborative, design-focused culture with a strong support structure

Benefits Include:

• Company profit share bonus
• Enhanced annual leave package, rising with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Well-being support through Health Assured
• Pension contribution and Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office, 2 from home after the probation period)

If you’re a highly organised, technically astute designer with a passion for delivering impactful workplace environments, we’d love to hear from you.