Job Description
Senior Interior Designer (FF&E) – Luxury Bespoke Interiors
Bristol / Somerset (Hybrid)
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time
Please Read Before Applying
This role is focused on high-end bespoke interiors, heritage properties and architecturally sensitive design.
We are looking for designers with experience delivering:
- Luxury residential interiors
- Heritage or listed building projects
- Bespoke joinery and fitted furniture schemes
- High-end FF&E packages
You must be comfortable working in environments where:
- Craftsmanship matters
- Historical integrity is respected
- Every project is unique
- Design intent must translate into practical, buildable solutions
Candidates whose experience is primarily within:
- Volume residential interiors
- Developer-led housing
- Retail or hospitality roll-out projects
- Standardised kitchen or showroom environments
are unlikely to be suitable.
The Opportunity
Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a highly respected bespoke interiors and joinery business in the appointment of a Senior Interior Designer (FF&E).
This is a senior creative role focused on delivering exceptional interior schemes across luxury residential and heritage projects.
You’ll lead projects from concept through to installation, creating interiors that combine:
- Craftsmanship
- Architectural sensitivity
- Practicality
- Beautiful detailing
This role would suit a designer who genuinely values the art, history and permanence of exceptional interiors.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design Leadership
- Leading the creative development of bespoke interior schemes
- Designing:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Living spaces
- Utility and ancillary spaces
- Producing:
- Layouts
- Elevations
- Presentation boards
- Joinery details
- Developing detailed FF&E and material schemes
FF&E & Specification
- Sourcing:
- Fabrics
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Ironmongery
- Finishes and materials
- Coordinating supplier quotations, lead times and specifications
- Managing procurement alignment with programme and budget
Collaboration & Delivery
- Working closely with:
- Technical Designers
- Project Managers
- Craftspeople and suppliers
- Participating in site meetings and installations
- Ensuring design intent is maintained through delivery and completion
- Supporting and mentoring junior designers
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
- High-end residential interiors
- Bespoke interiors
- Heritage / listed building environments
- Strong FF&E knowledge and specification experience
- Experience with bespoke joinery and fitted furniture
- Advanced AutoCAD skills
- Strong portfolio demonstrating refined, design-led interiors
Desirable
- SketchUp experience
- Hand sketching ability
- Experience working alongside bespoke joinery manufacturers
Software Experience
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Esti PC (advantageous)
About You
- Design-led with strong spatial awareness
- Deep appreciation for craftsmanship and historical architecture
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Confident presenting to high-end clients
- Calm and collaborative under pressure
Why Apply?
- Work on truly bespoke, one-off interiors
- Join a business known for craftsmanship and design excellence
- Opportunity to influence projects from concept to completion
- Collaborative, creative studio culture
- Long-term career progression within a respected luxury interiors environment
Benefits
- Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- Free parking
- Staff socials
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced interior designer with a passion for bespoke interiors, craftsmanship and heritage architecture, apply today or contact Broadreach Recruitment for a confidential discussion.