Job Description
Senior Upholsterer - South West London
Employed or Contractor
Employed: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata
Contractor: £20–£24 per hour (depending on experience and agreement)
Senior Upholsterer role:
A high-end London workshop producing premium bespoke furniture and commercial interiors is hiring a Senior Upholsterer. This is a hands-on role for an experienced craftsperson who can deliver exceptional finish, work from drawings/specs, and take ownership of work from start to final sign-off. You’ll support quality standards across the workshop and collaborate closely with joinery/production to ensure consistency, comfort, durability, and presentation.
Senior Upholsterer responsibilities:
* Produce high-quality upholstery across modern and traditional methods (bespoke and commercial projects)
* Run jobs end-to-end: build method, upholstery execution, finishing, and quality sign-off
* Interpret technical drawings/specifications and translate them into practical build methods
* Support prototyping and technical problem-solving for new designs and challenging builds
* Work closely with joinery/production on frame build, comfort, construction and serviceability
* Assist with materials planning (fabrics/leathers, foams, interlinings, sundries) with cost awareness
* Maintain consistent quality checks and contribute to workshop best practice
Senior Upholsterer experience:
* Proven high-end bespoke upholstery background (not volume-only production)
* Excellent finish and attention to detail across premium furniture/interiors
* Confident working from drawings/specs and client briefs
* Strong knowledge of modern and traditional upholstery techniques
* Comfortable working with a wide range of materials (fabric/leather/foam systems)
* Reliable, professional communication and a “get it done properly” attitude
Desirable but not essential:
* Prototyping/product development experience
* Mentoring/lead-by-example mindset in a workshop environment
* Commercial upholstery project experience end-to-end