Interior Design Manager

The Interior Design Manager will oversee interior design across residential and mixed-use developments, managing the process from concept creation through to project delivery. They will coordinate with internal teams and consultants to ensure design intent, quality, and commercial objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of interior design across multiple residential and mixed‑use developments
• Develop design concepts, material palettes, FF&E selections and detailed schemes
• Challenge, refine and enhance design proposals to ensure distinctiveness, deliverability and commercial success
• Manage the design process from feasibility through to installation, handover and post‑completion review
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and project teams to meet programme, budget and quality objectives
• Support key project milestones including sales launches, marketing suites and show home delivery
• Maintain design intent through regular site inspections, design reviews and stakeholder collaboration
• Review materials, finishes, mock‑ups and installations to ensure highest standards
• Resolve design challenges and provide practical solutions
• Develop strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities to enhance quality, value and sustainability
• Contribute to evolution of design standards and best practice across the business
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and design excellence

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering high‑quality residential, mixed‑use, hospitality or luxury interior design projects from concept through to completion
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Excellent understanding of interior design detailing, specifications, FF&E procurement and construction delivery
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety requirements, accessibility standards and fire safety principles
• Strong commercial and project management capability, including budgeting, procurement and value engineering
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Confident communicator with strong presentation, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
• Private medical insurance
• Access to an online discount platform
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day
• Private pension plan
• Group life assurance

Key Skills