Workplace Interior Designer

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

Job summary

Canvas Careers is seeking a talented interior designer to contribute to Workplace, Higher Education and Commercial Building sectors in the UK. You will participate in design strategy, spatial planning, and material narratives from briefing through on-site delivery.

Collaborate with directors, architects, consultants and contractors to produce robust, resolved schemes while mentoring juniors as projects advance.

Qualifications

• Experience on workplace and commercial interiors in a UK practice.
• Ability to translate briefs into clear design proposals.
• Skilled in coordinating with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Workplace interiors

Concept development

Spatial planning

Team coordination

Client communication

On-site coordination

Job description

This practice have won the AJ Employer of the Year because they reward and develop their team and have exhaustive benefits. Characterised by clever use of colour this practice have award winning projects spanning workplaces, residential developments and civic sites.

The practice encourages their team to cultivate interests outside of interiors – graphic design, fine art, set design etc – they feel it enriches the work they produce.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a key part in the design and delivery of high-quality Workplace, Higher Education and Commercial Building Sectors projects, from early briefing and concept stages through to completion on site. You will contribute to design strategy, spatial planning, and material narratives, ensuring each project responds thoughtfully to the client’s brand, culture, and operational needs.

You will work closely with directors, coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver well-resolved, technically robust schemes. The role combines hands-on design work with growing responsibility for project coordination, client communication, and supporting junior team members as projects progress.

The Candidate

• Experience working on workplace and commercial interior projects within a UK-based architecture or interior design practice
• Strong ability to support concept development, spatial planning, and the translation of briefs into clear design proposals
• Comfortable contributing across multiple project stages, from early design through detailed design and construction
• Understanding of workplace standards, building regulations, and coordination with consultants including MEP and cost teams
• Experience preparing drawings, schedules, and design information to support planning, tender, and construction stages
• Confident communicating with project teams and participating in client and consultant meetings as required
• Ability to manage individual workstreams and deadlines while contributing effectively within a wider project team
• Proactive, organised, and keen to develop both technically and creatively within a supportive studio environment