Senior Designer

• Lead the design of workplace environments aligned with client briefs, brand identity, and business objectives
• Develop space planning, test fits, and detailed furniture layouts across a range of workplace typologies (corporate, co-working, education, public sector, etc.)
• Translate workplace strategy, change management insights, and user needs into effective design solutions
• Stay informed on workplace trends, sustainability standards, and emerging ways of working
• Workplace consultancy – NextOffice workplace analysis
• Support tender submissions
• Specify office furniture, systems furniture, seating, storage, and ancillary products accurately and creatively
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of furniture standards, ergonomics, sustainability credentials, and compliance requirements
• Produce high-quality design documentation including plans, elevations, 3D visuals, schedules, and specifications
• Present design concepts confidently to clients and stakeholders, both visually and verbally
• Present at knowledge seminars at our Showroom and Client site
• Work closely with sales teams to support bids, tenders, and pitches with compelling design solutions
• Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding both their functional and commercial drivers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept through to installation support
• Provide design leadership on projects, coordinating with project managers, installers, and external consultants
• 5+ years’ experience in workplace design within the office furniture, commercial interiors, or workplace consultancy sector
• Strong space planning and workplace design expertise
• In-depth knowledge of office furniture systems and workplace products
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
• 3D max/or similar rendering software
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to design within budget and programme constraints
• Willingness to try something new
• Highly creative with strong attention to detail
• Confident design leader with a collaborative mindset
• Client-focused and commercially aware
• Proactive, organised, and able to work under pressure
• Passionate about workplace design and the future of work

• Pension: 8%
• 25 Days annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

This position is being recruited for by Surtio, specialists in furniture industry recruitment.