Senior Designer

Modus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modus is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to lead workplace design projects from concept through delivery in London. You will mentor junior designers and collaborate with clients, project teams and technical specialists to reflect brand, culture and ways of working in inspiring environments.

You will drive creative development, develop design narratives, and present proposals to clients while staying current with trends and sustainability in design.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within workplace, commercial interiors or Design & Build environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, workplace strategy and project delivery.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of workplace design trends and evolving ways of working.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and creative development of workplace, commercial and refurbishment projects.
• Develop innovative workplace concepts, space planning solutions and design narratives.
• Present design proposals confidently to clients and key stakeholders.
• Produce mood boards, presentations, visualisations and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Technical Designers, Project Managers and Delivery teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with programme and budget requirements.
• Support major pitches, tenders and competitive presentations.
• Mentor and support junior designers, helping to develop capability across the team.
• Stay informed on workplace trends, sustainability initiatives, materials and emerging technologies.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Project management

Mentoring junior designers

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Designer

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Company: Modus

Design workplaces that inspire people to do their best work.

At Modus, we create exceptional workplace environments that bring people, brands and ideas together. As part of the Workplace Futures Group, we're known for delivering award-winning workplace design and build projects that combine creativity, technical excellence and outstanding client experience.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping innovative workplace environments for some of the UK's most exciting businesses.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Designer, you will lead workplace design projects from concept through to delivery, creating inspiring environments that reflect client culture, brand and ways of working.

You'll work closely with clients, project teams and technical specialists, taking ownership of the creative process while mentoring junior designers and contributing to business-winning pitches and presentations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about workplace design, thrives in a collaborative Design & Build environment and wants to help create market-leading workplaces that genuinely improve how people work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and creative development of workplace, commercial and refurbishment projects.
• Develop innovative workplace concepts, space planning solutions and design narratives.
• Present design proposals confidently to clients and key stakeholders.
• Produce mood boards, presentations, visualisations and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Technical Designers, Project Managers and Delivery teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with programme and budget requirements.
• Support major pitches, tenders and competitive presentations.
• Mentor and support junior designers, helping to develop capability across the team.
• Stay informed on workplace trends, sustainability initiatives, materials and emerging technologies.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and contractors.

About You

You’ll be a talented and commercially aware workplace designer who combines creative thinking with practical delivery expertise.

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within workplace, commercial interiors or Design & Build environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, workplace strategy and project delivery.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of workplace design trends and evolving ways of working.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Design & Build business.
• Revit knowledge.
• Experience contributing to pitch and tender submissions.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and workplace wellbeing design.