Middleweight Designer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected design-led business is recruiting a Middleweight Designer to join their London team. The role involves leading design processes in commercial furniture and fit-out, engaging with clients, and managing technical documentation. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovative design solutions.

Benefits

Company profit share bonus

Enhanced annual leave package

Private Medical Insurance

Well-being support through Health Assured

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in commercial workplace or furniture design.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in design software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design coordination process from concept to installation.
• Manage drawings and produce technical design documentation.
• Support Sales and Project Management teams for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Technical skills in space planning

Drawing packages

Specification writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

BIM360

Job description

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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
• 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.