Senior Interior Designer​/Architect

Modus Careers is partnering with a design studio where ideas are expected to leave the page and stand up on site. Based in a characterful studio in the Essex countryside, the client delivers hospitality interiors that balance brand narrative with technical rigour. This practice is rooted in delivery, not decoration, with design thinking carried through to the last detail on site.

Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience. 25 days of annual leave and performance-related bonuses twice each year.

We are now looking for a Senior Interior Designer or Interior Architect who is confident operating at the sharp end of projects. The role requires a senior, hands‑on focus with responsibility across both design leadership and site execution for a nationwide hospitality rollout programme, typically delivering between ten and fourteen live projects per year. You will take ownership of multiple sites, lead design development, coordinate consultants, and support contract administration through to handover.

Travel is a core part of the role, and a UK driving licence is essential.

• Leading projects from concept through to on‑site delivery and completion
• Interpreting briefs and translating them into brand‑led, buildable design solutions
• Producing and overseeing technical drawings, schedules and design information
• Leading FF&E specification, procurement and coordination
• Supporting contract administration and attending site meetings
• Managing relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers
• Travelling nationwide to oversee projects and maintain design quality on site

• A degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• Proven experience delivering commercial or hospitality interiors
• Hands‑on experience working on‑site and supporting contract administration
• A strong technical understanding of construction, detailing and joinery
• Confidence in managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and In Design
• A full UK driving licence
• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience
• 25 days of annual leave
• Performance-related bonuses twice each year
• Tailored development plans, CPDs and structured mentoring
• Immediate exposure to brand-defining hospitality projects across the UK

This is a role for a senior designer who wants responsibility, trust and influence. It offers long‑term progression within a studio that genuinely respects both creativity and delivery.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design and Art/Creative
• Industry: Design Services and Construction

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Location:

Chipping Ongar, England, United Kingdom.