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Head of Interior Design

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

A new Head of Interior Design job is now available with a long-standing and award-winning interior design practice based in London. The studio is a top 100 House & Garden design firm focused primarily on residential and hospitality interiors in the UK and overseas. This is an exciting opportunity that combines creative leadership with project and financial oversight.

Established for over 45 years, our client has a world-renowned sense of style that appeals to both a contemporary and traditional market. Having built a globally recognised brand, including internationally distributed fabric and wallpaper collections, they are now seeking a meticulous and creative Head of Interior Design to join their team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with the directors, guiding the design team across a portfolio of private residential and hospitality projects in the UK and internationally. The ability to inspire and mentor a team while maintaining rigorous control over budgets, timelines, and quality is essential to succeed in this role.

Role & Responsibilities

Leading the design team across all stages of the project
Translating the Creative Director's vision into detailed concepts
Reviewing and signing off presentations, drawings, and specifications prior to client issue
Guiding and mentoring senior and junior designers
Overseeing project budgets, departmental forecasting, and profitability
Liaising with the MD to ensure accurate billing, time recording, and cost tracking
Producing all fee proposals and monitoring progress against targets
Overseeing procurement coordination, ensuring clarity and efficiency between the design, FF&E, and finance teams
Acting as senior client contact, ensuring the highest level of service and communication
Supporting business development and marketing initiatives, identifying new opportunities and leading proposals and pitches
Representing the studio, nurturing relationships with clients, suppliers, and collaborators
Conducting team appraisals, managing recruitment and resourcing with the directors
Working closely with the Office & Operations Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the studio.Required Skills & Experience

8+ years' experience in a senior interior design role, preferably within a luxury design studio
Proven ability to lead multiple high-value projects through all design and delivery phases
Strong commercial understanding with experience putting together fee proposals and managing design budgets
Exceptional organisational and communication skills
Proven experience producing fee proposals and overseeing budgets
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, EstiMac, and Microsoft Office.What you get back

Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
Holidays: 28 including BH.Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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