Midweight Designer

Universal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Design Studio in London is seeking a motivated Designer to join our team of architects and interior designers. You will assist the design team across project stages, helping communicate creative intent and contribute to technical drawings and models.

The role offers opportunities to grow skills, work with clients and collaborators, and contribute to design excellence within a collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong enthusiasm for design and creativity across disciplines.
• Confident communicator, able to clearly present ideas and thought processes.
• Experience working with creative teams on design projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team across all project stages, providing creative and technical assistance.
• Contribute to the production of design intent and technical drawing packages under supervision.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings, including site visits.
• Research materials, sustainability criteria, and budget considerations.
• Develop technical knowledge in joinery, architectural detailing, and industry regulations (e.g., RIBA stages, CDM).
• Produce 3D and physical models to support design development.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independent & collaborative

Attention to detail

Excellent communicator

Team experience in design

Job description

Universal Design Studio is an architecture and interiors practice based in London and New York, dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and endure. Founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the studio has built an international reputation for delivering thoughtful, finely crafted environments grounded in design-led strategy and research. We design from the inside out, crafting spaces that elevate everyday experiences. Through the ideas, objects, and spaces we create, we seek to cultivate intelligence, find beauty, and drive transformation, all while deepening connections, inspiring participation, and unlocking creative potential in every interaction. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Designer to join Universal Design Studio in London. Reporting to the Senior Creative Team, you will play an important role in supporting both the creative and technical delivery of our projects, ensuring our work consistently meets the highest design standards.

This role is ideal for a proactive team player with a passion for design in its broadest sense, keen to grow their skills, take on responsibility, and contribute positively to our collaborative studio culture. You will support the design team across project stages, help communicate creative intent with clarity, and begin to liaise with clients and external collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team across all project stages, providing creative and technical assistance.
• Contribute to the production of design intent and technical drawing packages under supervision.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external project meetings, including site visits.
• Research materials, sustainability criteria, and budget considerations.
• Develop technical knowledge in joinery, architectural detailing, and industry regulations (e.g., RIBA stages, CDM).
• Produce 3D and physical models to support design development.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong enthusiasm for design and creativity across disciplines.
• Confident communicator, able to clearly present ideas and thought processes.
• Experience working with creative teams on design projects.

About Universal Design Studio

Universal Design Studio (part of WPP) is an architecture and interior design practice based in London and New York. We design from the inside out-crafting spaces that elevate everyday experiences. Through the ideas, objects, and spaces we create, we seek to cultivate intelligence, find beauty, and drive transformation-deepening connections, inspiring participation, and unlocking creative potential in every interaction. Our curiosity drives us to challenge boundaries and ignite emergence, seeking a more vibrant, and sustainable future.

Our services include architecture, interior design and creative strategy and we work with leading global brands and organisations to create physical spaces across multiple sectors and regions.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com .