Studio Lead - SW London

Hunter Dunning Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Ltd is working exclusively with an award winning luxury design studio in South West London. The successful candidate will lead a growing interior design team at an exciting and pivotal stage of the company’s expansion.

As Studio Lead, you will oversee a team of designers on UHNW projects, drive design cohesion across FF&E, and ensure project performance, from concept to completion, within timelines and budgets. You will work closely with the Director and other heads of department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a UK-based high-end interior design studio.
• Experience leading a 20+ designer team on national and international projects.
• Strong interior design background with elevated design standards.
• Experience reviewing and implementing internal systems, processes, timelines and budgets.
• Exceptional client management and business development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading an interior design team working on UHNW projects
• Driving design cohesion by curating FF&E, from samples through to processes
• Monitoring project performance and delivery from concept through to completion
• Implementing and overseeing project timelines and budgets
• Collaborating with the Director and other heads of department

Skills

Team leadership

Interior design expertise

Client management

Business development

Project budgeting

Job description

Studio Lead ? South West London

Flexible Salary DOE

Hunter Dunning is working exclusively with an award winning luxury design studio in South West London. Known for their warm and earthy interiors, their portfolio of projects include exquisite private residential and residential developments schemes in England.

This opportunity will see the successful candidate lead a growing interior design team at an exciting and pivotal stage of the company’s expansion.

Role & Responsibility

• Leading an interior design team working on UHNW projects
• Driving design cohesion by curating all aspects of FF&E, from samples through to processes
• Looking after project performance, and delivery from concept through to completion
• Implementing and overseeing project timelines & budgets
• Working in partnership with the Director and other heads of department

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience running a UK based, high-end interior design studio
• Ability to lead a team of 20+ designers working on national and international projects
• Strong interior design background paired with proven experience elevating design standards
• Experience reviewing and implementing internal systems, processes, team organisation, timelines and budgets
• Exceptional client management experience and business development abilities

*Please note that the anticipated timeline for this key appointment is Q1/Q2 2027.