Senior Designer – Workplace & Commercial
Up to £50,000 | Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Modus Careers is recruiting on behalf of a respected design-led business specialising in workplace and commercial environments. With an outstanding reputation for delivering intelligent, human-focused solutions for blue-chip clients, they work across consultancy, corporate, and lab sectors to create commercially driven, future-ready environments.
They are seeking a Senior Designer to take a leading role within their London studio. This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced designer to own the creative and technical direction of major projects, mentor junior colleagues, and shape design standards across the business.
Your Role Will Include:
* Leading the full design process on complex workplace and FF&E projects, from brief to installation
* Acting as design lead in client and architect meetings, driving creative and technical direction
* Overseeing space planning, site surveys, and technical drawing packages
* Reviewing architectural drawings and producing detailed FF&E documentation
* Developing and presenting proposal packs, specification packs, and moodboards
* Coordinating furniture, finishes, and AV/IT requirements into cohesive design solutions
* Running workshops, materials collations, and presentations with clients
* Training and mentoring designers on software and best practices
* Contributing to innovation and team initiatives to enhance the design function
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
* Has 8+ years’ experience in commercial workplace design and FF&E consultation
* Is highly confident leading projects and managing multiple large-scale accounts
* Possesses deep knowledge of furniture, finishes, and technical coordination
* Demonstrates leadership ability in design meetings and client-facing environments
* Has experience mentoring junior designers and providing training on tools/processes
* Is proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp & VRay, Adobe Creative Suite
* Brings strong organisational skills, communication finesse, and a proactive mindset
Why Join This Company?
* Direct leadership role with visibility across major blue-chip clients
* The chance to drive creative standards and mentor the next generation of designers
* Opportunity to shape workplace design outcomes at a strategic level
* Collaborative, ambitious design culture with a supportive leadership team
Benefits Include:
* Company profit share bonus
* Enhanced annual leave package, rising with length of service
* Private Medical Insurance
* Well-being support
* Pension contribution and Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid working policy (3 days in office, 2 from home after probation)
If you’re a senior-level designer with the creativity, leadership, and technical acumen to shape outstanding workplace environments, we’d love to hear from you.