Creative Director
13 days ago
City of London
Creative Director: Workplace Interiors Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home) Salary: £80-£90k + Bonus About the Role We are seeking a Creative Director to lead and manage a 60-person workplace interiors team within a major UK design practice. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for both creative direction and team management, ensuring design excellence, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across a broad portfolio of workplace projects. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management • Directly lead and oversee a 60-person workplace interiors team including senior designers, associates, and junior staff., • Provide vision, strategy, and structure for the pod, ensuring alignment with business goals., • Manage resourcing, workflows, and performance reviews, setting clear objectives and career paths., • Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability. Creative Direction • Define and uphold the creative vision and standards for the workplace interiors team., • Oversee concept development, storytelling, and design execution for all projects., • Conduct design reviews and ensure high quality, innovative, and client-focused solutions., • Keep the team at the forefront of design trends, workplace strategy, sustainability, and new technologies. Client Engagement & Business Development • Lead pitches and presentations, winning new projects and strengthening client relationships., • Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, ensuring alignment of design solutions with business objectives., • Work closely with the business development and leadership team to grow the practice’s market presence. Project Oversight • Oversee multiple workplace projects simultaneously, ensuring design excellence and delivery within budget and programme., • Collaborate closely with architecture, technical, sustainability, and project management teams., • Provide hands-on support during critical project stages, ensuring design integrity is maintained. Candidate Profile Experience • 15+ years of experience in interior design/architecture, with a strong background in workplace projects., • Proven track record of leading and managing large design teams (50+ people)., • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative vision and delivery of high-profile workplace projects., • Experience with business development, pitches, and client presentations. Skills & Attributes • Inspirational leader with excellent people management skills., • Exceptional design and creative direction capability., • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness., • Confident communicator with the ability to win trust and build long-term relationships., • Able to balance creative ambition with delivery and operational efficiency., • Proficiency in design tools is desirable: Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp. Qualifications • Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline., • Professional accreditation (e.g. RIBA, BIID, IIDA) desirable. What’s on Offer • Opportunity to run and shape a 60-person interiors team within a respected design practice., • Leadership position with real influence over creative direction and business strategy., • Competitive salary £80,000 – £90,000 plus performance-related bonus., • Hybrid working model: 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home., • Exposure to high-profile projects and international clients., • Supportive environment with resources, career development, and professional growth.