Lead Interior Designer
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Location: Manchester
Salary: Excellent salary + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is a highly respected workplace design and build consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, people-centric commercial interiors across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Interior Designer to join their Manchester studio and take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering best-in-class workplace environments.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute and creatively driven designer to lead projects from strategic inception through early-stage design development, while overseeing delivery through to completion.
The Role
As Lead Interior Designer, you will lead the design process across RIBA Stages 03, taking ownership of concept generation, workplace strategy, client presentations and design development, before providing design oversight through project delivery and completion.
This is a client-facing leadership role suited to someone who combines strong conceptual ability with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead workplace interior design projects from brief creation through RIBA Stages 03
Develop compelling workplace concepts, space planning solutions and innovative design narratives
Present and pitch design concepts confidently to clients, securing buy-in at all levels
Facilitate workshops, understand client objectives and translate business needs into creative solutions
Collaborate closely with technical teams and project delivery teams to ensure design intent is maintained through construction
Oversee projects through delivery, providing design leadership and quality control through to completion
Mentor and support junior/intermediate designers within the studio
Contribute to bids, pitches and business development opportunities where required
Keep abreast of workplace trends, materials, sustainability and innovation in commercial interiors
About You
Degree qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related discipline
Significant experience designing commercial workplace / office interiors
Proven track record leading projects from concept through delivery
Highly confident in client-facing presentations and pitching design concepts
Strong conceptual, spatial planning and storytelling skills
Commercially aware, organised and capable of leading multiple projects
Experience working within design & build, consultancy or workplace interiors environments preferred
Natural leadership qualities with the ability to inspire clients and colleagues alike
Software Skills
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe InDesign
(Experience with additional visualisation/rendering packages would be advantageous.)
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative design team
Work on landmark commercial workplace projects
Significant client exposure and project ownership
Clear progression path into senior leadership
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Interested?
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious design leader to join a business known for delivering exceptional workplace environments and shaping the future of commercial interiors.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us
Location: Manchester
Salary: Excellent salary + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is a highly respected workplace design and build consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, people-centric commercial interiors across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Interior Designer to join their Manchester studio and take a pivotal role in shaping and delivering best-in-class workplace environments.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute and creatively driven designer to lead projects from strategic inception through early-stage design development, while overseeing delivery through to completion.
The Role
As Lead Interior Designer, you will lead the design process across RIBA Stages 03, taking ownership of concept generation, workplace strategy, client presentations and design development, before providing design oversight through project delivery and completion.
This is a client-facing leadership role suited to someone who combines strong conceptual ability with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead workplace interior design projects from brief creation through RIBA Stages 03
Develop compelling workplace concepts, space planning solutions and innovative design narratives
Present and pitch design concepts confidently to clients, securing buy-in at all levels
Facilitate workshops, understand client objectives and translate business needs into creative solutions
Collaborate closely with technical teams and project delivery teams to ensure design intent is maintained through construction
Oversee projects through delivery, providing design leadership and quality control through to completion
Mentor and support junior/intermediate designers within the studio
Contribute to bids, pitches and business development opportunities where required
Keep abreast of workplace trends, materials, sustainability and innovation in commercial interiors
About You
Degree qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related discipline
Significant experience designing commercial workplace / office interiors
Proven track record leading projects from concept through delivery
Highly confident in client-facing presentations and pitching design concepts
Strong conceptual, spatial planning and storytelling skills
Commercially aware, organised and capable of leading multiple projects
Experience working within design & build, consultancy or workplace interiors environments preferred
Natural leadership qualities with the ability to inspire clients and colleagues alike
Software Skills
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe InDesign
(Experience with additional visualisation/rendering packages would be advantageous.)
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative design team
Work on landmark commercial workplace projects
Significant client exposure and project ownership
Clear progression path into senior leadership
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Interested?
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious design leader to join a business known for delivering exceptional workplace environments and shaping the future of commercial interiors.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us