Senior Interior Designer

Align Talent Pty Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Christmas shutdown

Creative freedom

Career growth

Job summary

Align Talent Pty Ltd is seeking a confident Senior Interior Designer for luxury residential projects in London. You will work closely with founders and suppliers, taking ownership from concept through to installation.

The role offers hybrid working, allowing three days in the studio, with a strong emphasis on creative leadership and project delivery. You will possess 5+ years of experience, a stellar portfolio, and advanced FF&E knowledge, enabling independent management of fast-moving schemes

Qualifications

• 5+ years' interior design experience in luxury residential projects.
• Strong portfolio of high-end residential work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent FF&E knowledge, including sourcing and procurement.
• Proficient technical drawing and presentation skills (AutoCAD/Vectorworks).
• Experience with Programa procurement software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple luxury residential projects from concept to installation.
• Lead FF&E sourcing, specification, and procurement for each project.
• Develop mood boards, presentations, drawings, schedules and design packages.
• Manage procurement, quotes, POs, invoicing and budgets.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers; attend site meetings.
• Coordinate installations and final styling to exceptional standards.

Skills

Interior design

FF&E knowledge

Client management

Procurement

Project leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Programa

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

Location: The Strand, Central London

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum (Commensurate with Experience)

An absolutely fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a brilliant, boutique architecture and interior design studio creating exceptional high‑end residential properties across London and the UK.

This is a genuinely exciting studio to be part of, with an incredibly talented, close‑knit team, an impressive portfolio of luxury residential projects and a growing pipeline of beautiful London homes, they offer the kind of creative environment where your ideas are valued, your work makes a real impact and you can take genuine ownership of your projects.

Unlike larger practices, you'll enjoy the freedom to get involved in every stage of the design process, working closely with the studio's founders, clients and specialist suppliers to deliver beautifully considered interiors.

We are looking for a confident, creative Senior Interior Designer with a strong luxury residential background, excellent FF&E knowledge and the ability to independently manage projects from concept through to installation. This opportunity would be perfect for an experienced Senior Interior Designer looking for a place to call home, or an ambitious and talented Midweight Designer looking for a chance to gain real project ownership.

Package

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working: Three days per week in the studio
• Extended Christmas closure: Generous studio shutdown over Christmas and New Year, (without using annual leave)
• Creative freedom: Genuine ownership of exciting, high‑end residential projects
• Career opportunity: Work directly alongside some of the best designers, experienced & qualified architects in a collaborative boutique studio

Office:

The Strand, Central London

Hours:

Full Time Monday – Friday, Hybrid Working 2 days per week

Duties

• Take ownership of multiple luxury residential projects, managing the interior design process from concept through to final installation.
• Lead FF&E sourcing and specification, selecting beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, artwork and accessories.
• Develop inspiring mood boards, presentations, detailed drawings, schedules and technical design packages.
• Manage procurement, supplier relationships, quotations, purchase orders, invoicing and project budgets.
• Liaise confidently with clients, contractors and suppliers, attending site meetings and resolving design and delivery challenges.
• Coordinate installations and final styling, ensuring every project is delivered to an exceptional standard.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' interior design experience
• A strong portfolio of high‑end residential projects
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple fast‑moving projects from concept through to completion
• Excellent FF&E knowledge, including sourcing, specification, scheduling and procurement
• Strong technical drawing and presentation skills, ideally using AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• Experience with specification and procurement software such as Programa would be beneficial (although not essential)
• A proactive, organised and personable approach, with the confidence to manage clients, contractors and projects independently

Interested?

If you're a talented Senior Interior Designer who loves creating beautiful residential interiors and wants to make a real impact within a fantastic boutique studio, we'd love to hear from you.