Workplace Interior Designer

Canvas Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Studio is seeking a talented interior design professional to lead workplace, higher education and commercial building projects in the UK—from early briefing and concept development through to construction on site. You will shape design strategy, spatial planning and material narratives, ensuring each project reflects the client’s brand and operations.

You’ll collaborate with directors, architects, consultants and contractors, taking hands‑on design responsibilities while growing your role in

Qualifications

• Experience working on workplace and commercial interior projects in the UK.
• Ability to support concept development, spatial planning and briefs translation.
• Experience across design stages from early concept to construction.
• Understanding of workplace standards, building regulations and coordination with MEP/cost consultants.
• Experience preparing drawings, schedules, and design information for planning, tender and construction.
• Strong communication with project teams and participation in client/consultant meetings.
• Ability to manage individual workstreams and deadlines within a wider team.
• Proactive, organized and keen to develop technically and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design strategy, spatial planning and material narratives for Workplace, HE, and Commercial sectors.
• Participate from early briefing and concept stages through to site completion.
• Coordinate with directors, architects, consultants and contractors to deliver robust schemes.
• Engage in hands-on design while growing responsibility for project coordination.
• Support client communication and junior team members as projects progress.
• Ensure compliance with workplace standards and build regulations throughout the project.

Skills

Workplace interiors

Commercial interiors

UK experience

Concept development

Spatial planning

Regulations awareness

MEP coordination

Cost coordination

Client meetings

Job description

The Studio

This practice have won the AJ Employer of the Year because they reward and develop their team and have exhaustive benefits. Characterised by clever use of colour this practice have award winning projects spanning workplaces, residential developments and civic sites.

The practice encourages their team to cultivate interests outside of interiors – graphic design, fine art, set design etc – they feel it enriches the work they produce.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a key part in the design and delivery of high-quality Workplace, Higher Education and Commercial Building Sectors projects, from early briefing and concept stages through to completion on site. You will contribute to design strategy, spatial planning, and material narratives, ensuring each project responds thoughtfully to the client’s brand, culture, and operational needs.

You will work closely with directors, coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver well-resolved, technically robust schemes. The role combines hands-on design work with growing responsibility for project coordination, client communication, and supporting junior team members as projects progress.

The Candidate

• Experience working on workplace and commercial interior projects within a UK-based architecture or interior design practice
• Strong ability to support concept development, spatial planning, and the translation of briefs into clear design proposals
• Comfortable contributing across multiple project stages, from early design through detailed design and construction
• Understanding of workplace standards, building regulations, and coordination with consultants including MEP and cost teams
• Experience preparing drawings, schedules, and design information to support planning, tender, and construction stages
• Confident communicating with project teams and participating in client and consultant meetings as required
• Ability to manage individual workstreams and deadlines while contributing effectively within a wider project team
• Proactive, organised, and keen to develop both technically and creatively within a supportive studio environment