Mid-weight - Senior Interior Designer - Grade 1 Listed Residential Project | Client side

Mid-weight - Senior Interior Designer – Grade 1 Listed Residential Project (Client side)

The client is seeking a Mid-Weight to Senior Interior Designer with strong FF&E expertise to join a close‑knit team based in Central London. This rare opportunity involves the restoration and refinement of a Grade I listed estate with significant cultural and historical importance. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex work streams, balancing historic and contemporary elements to create spaces of exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Source furniture, antiques, art and design bespoke furnishings, upholstery and lighting. • Lead FF&E packages, producing concept schemes, mood boards, fabric and finish schedules, and client‑facing presentations. • Oversee detailed specifications, schedules, budgets and procurement from concept through installation. • Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage complex, high‑value FF&E packages. • Deliver projects on demanding programme and budget, coordinating with contractors and artisans.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA (Hons) in Interior Design, Design or a related arts discipline.
• Proven experience within a UK‑based high‑end residential and/or boutique hospitality studio.
• Demonstrable track record delivering bespoke, luxury interior and FF&E projects.
• Strong record of sourcing ultra‑bespoke furniture, antiques, artwork and finishes.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks, Photoshop and InDesign.
• In‑depth knowledge of specialist suppliers, artisans and makers.
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and capable of managing large‑scale FF&E packages.
• Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong numeracy, scheduling and project planning ability.
• Experience managing extensive libraries of materials, samples, art and finishes.
• Solid understanding of artwork selection and art curation.

Requirements

• Five days per week in the office.
• Office hours: 9:30am‑6:00pm with a flexible lunch break.
• Seniority level: Associate.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Design and Art/Creative.
• Industry: Architecture and Planning, Design Services, Interior Design.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills and experience, discussed directly with the recruiter. Additional benefits details available upon request.

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