Senior Interior Designer - Newcastle upon Tyne

Linear Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned interior design studio based in the North East of England is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with strong technical skills and experience in luxury residential and commercial projects. You will manage multiple projects, create FF&E plans, and lead presentations while mentoring junior designers. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,000-£45,000, alongside numerous benefits including flexible working hours and professional fee support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus

Work from home options

Flexible hours

Ongoing progression and support

Pension

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in high-end interior design.
• Proven track record of designing and leading large scale projects.
• Knowledge of high-end residential FF&E and strong technical design.

Responsibilities

• Create FF&E plans and detailed drawings including layouts and elevations.
• Lead smaller projects independently when required.
• Involve in client presentations and guide junior designers.

Skills

High-end interior design

Project management

Client relationship management

Strong technical skills

Education

Degree in Interior Architecture or Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Our client are an renowned interior design studio who has won multiple awards for their stunning projects in the UK; Currently in search for a well-rounded Senior Interior Designer, who has experience in luxury residential and commercial projects, to join their team in Newcastle.

You will ideally be a confident, passionate designer with strong technical skills, able to manage multiple projects, mostly high-end residential, with occasional boutique and hospitality work.

In this role, you ll create FF&E plans, detailed drawings (layouts, elevations, joinery) and lead smaller projects independently when required. As a senior designer, you ll be involved in client presentations, guiding junior designers, and maintaining key relationships with clients and suppliers. You'll also inspire the team and ensure high-quality design packages.

Senior Interior Designer Attributes

• A degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or relevant qualifications.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in high-end interior design.
• Proven track record of designing and leading large scale projects.
• Knowledge of high end residential FF&E and strong technical design.
• Experience leading UK and international projects from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
• An interest in contributing to new business development and being client-facing.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and project timelines effectively.

The starting salary will pay between £35,000-£45,00 plus 25 days annual leave, bonus, WFH, flexible hours, professional fees paid if required, on going progression and support, pension, and a decent place to work!

Please contact Elliot Birtwistle at Linear Recruitment for further information - (url removed)