Project Designer

Cityscape Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design firm in London is seeking a talented Project Designer to lead the design phase of interiors and refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in similar roles, demonstrating proficiency with design software and a strong sense of detail. This position offers a competitive salary, remote working options, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

1-2 days remote working per week

Flexible working arrangements

Travel / site-visit allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in commercial / office / fit-out sectors.
• High quality design packages: plans, elevations, sections.
• Technical understanding of M&E interfaces and structural constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead design phase of interiors and refurbishment projects.
• Create detailed design packages including plans and elevations.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Proven experience as an interior / project designer

Proficiency with design software like Revit, AutoCAD

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Company

This team specialises in designing and delivering creative, high-quality workspaces and interiors. They bring together design vision, technical expertise and craftsmanship to transform commercial office, hospitality and collaborative environments. Their focus is people-centric, quality-driven and rooted in design excellence — delivering bespoke spaces where users thrive.

About the Role

As Project Designer, you will lead the design phase of interiors and refurbishment projects, translating client briefs through to detailed design and coordinating between disciplines. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading concept development, mood boards, material palettes and spatial layouts
• Creating detailed design packages: plans, sections, elevations, joinery detail, lighting & FF&E
• Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and contractors
• Ensuring design integrity, compliance with regulations, buildability and technical coordination
• Undertaking design reviews, quality assurance, cost checks and value engineering
• Liaising with project teams to ensure seamless handover to delivery
• Participating in client presentations, workshops and design communication

You will work across multiple projects, balancing creativity, commercial constraints and technical feasibility.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) as an interior / project designer, ideally in commercial / office / fit-out sectors
• Track record of producing high quality design packages: plans, elevations, sections, joinery and FF&E
• Proficiency with relevant design software (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong sense of detail, material knowledge, spatial planning and finishes
• Technical understanding of M&E interfaces, lighting, building services and structural constraints
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to combine creative flair with commercial awareness and technical rigour
• Degree or professional qualification in Interior Design, Architecture, or similar

Rewards & Benefits

• 1-2 days remote working per week for flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive salary within the stated bracket
• Travel / site-visit allowance
• Opportunity for professional growth, learning and exposure to premium design projects
• Working with a collaborative team culture, emphasising design excellence