Associate Interior Designer – Central London – £75,000 – Permanent
Job Reference Number: 39417
Location: Central London
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Interior Design – High-End Hospitality & F&B
Working Arrangement: Studio-based
We’re excited to represent a world-renowned luxury interior design studio in the heart of Central London, now seeking a visionary Associate Interior Designer to join their senior leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished and highly experienced designer who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and strategy.
About the Studio
Our client is a global name in the interior design world, with a distinctive portfolio of high-end hospitality and F&B projects. With a reputation for creativity, craftsmanship, and excellence in detail, this studio combines innovation with timeless design principles. You’ll be joining a team that consistently delivers award-winning interiors and enjoys long-standing relationships with luxury brands and discerning clients across the globe.
Role Overview
As an Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in directing large-scale projects from concept through to completion. You will lead teams, steer creative development, and uphold the studio’s design vision while driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Reporting directly to the studio's Director, you’ll also help shape the growth of the studio by nurturing talent and cultivating key relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide creative direction and leadership across multiple high-end projects, from initial concept to final delivery
* Create compelling design presentations, storyboards, material palettes, and visual narratives using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
* Lead design reviews and present confidently to clients, brand reps, and consultants
* Oversee the full production of technical and architectural drawings using AutoCAD
* Guide and mentor multidisciplinary design teams through all RIBA project stages
* Manage detailed design documentation including joinery, finishes, and FF&E
* Lead site coordination, joinery workshops, mock-ups, and snagging processes
* Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, balancing creative and commercial priorities
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships and generate new project leads
* Stay current with building regs, sustainability standards, and luxury market trends
* Represent the studio at national and international industry events
What We’re Looking For
* 10+ years’ experience in high-end hospitality vand/or F&B design
* Proven track record leading teams of 5+ across all project phases
* Strong conceptual thinker with refined aesthetic judgment
* Advanced AutoCAD skills; proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, and MS Office
* Excellent communicator with outstanding presentation and leadership abilities
* Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and highly organised
* Collaborative, proactive, and able to inspire teams at all levels
* Strong commercial awareness and experience managing client expectations and reporting
* Familiarity with international design projects and multicultural client bases
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £75,000 per annum
* Permanent leadership role with significant influence in a globally recognised design studio
* Chance to work on some of the most iconic luxury interiors in the UK and internationally
* Central London studio with a vibrant, supportive, and highly creative team
* Real opportunity to shape studio culture and long-term design strategy
* Exposure to elite clients, prestigious brands, and landmark design projects
Please get in touch with me, Jack Wheeler, if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.
For more info on this role or to chat about other options, call me on 0203 587 7809 or the office on 0117 929 6060. You can also email me at jack.wheeler@mustardjobs.co.uk
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