Senior Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior Designer Residential & Show Home Projects

Location: Colchester, Essex CO5

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 £45,000

We re looking for an experienced Interior Designer to lead residential projects with a strong focus on show homes and amenity spaces. This is a hands-on role where you ll manage projects from concept to completion developing designs, pitching to clients, and ensuring smooth delivery.

You ll work closely with our Head of Design, Creative Director, and Project Managers to bring high-quality interiors to life. This role suits someone confident managing client expectations, working in a fast-paced environment, and building strong working relationships.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 31 days
• Progressive Annual Leave: Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).
• Birthday Leave: One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation).
• Social Events: Year-round events organised by our Social Committee.
• Private Medical Insurance: Optional after 1 year of service.
• Long Service Awards: Given every 5 years of continuous service.
• Employee of the Quarter: Rewards for top performers each quarter.
• Office Perks: Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces.
• Beer Fridge Fridays: Weekly drinks to unwind and connect.
• Referral Program: Reward for successful candidate referrals.
• Pirkx Benefits: Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months).
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead residential interior design projects, especially show homes, from start to finish
• Create and present design concepts to clients in person and online
• Prepare mood boards, layouts, and FF&E specifications
• Manage procurement, budgets, and supplier coordination
• Work with Project Managers to ensure smooth delivery and site implementation
• Mentor junior designers and support a collaborative team environment

What You ll Bring

• Degree in Interior Design or similar
• 3 5+ years experience in residential interiors, with a strong show home portfolio
• Confident presenting to clients and managing expectations
• Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Strong project management, timekeeping, and communication skills
• Comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced studio
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between London and Essex