We partnered with a respected design-led business specialising in workplace and commercial environments.

They were seeking a Middleweight Designer with experience in the commercial furniture and fit-out space to join their growing London team, a hands-on role with real ownership, ideal for someone confident managing multiple projects, engaging directly with clients, and producing high-quality technical design documentation.

The Role:

• Leading the design coordination process from concept to installation
• Supporting the Sales and Project Management teams to deliver successful outcomes for both existing and new clients
• Managing drawings across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, architects and clients
• Producing proposal and specification packs for presentations and bids
• Creating technical drawings, take-offs, and layout plans
• Planning and managing installation requirements and space planning details
• Developing client-facing visuals and presentation graphics
• Running finishes workshops and material collation
• Providing day-to-day design support for the wider London studio

The Brief:

• Has 4+ years’ experience in the commercial workplace or furniture design sector
• Is confident in managing client and architect relationships with professionalism and creativity
• Possesses strong technical skills across space planning, drawing packages and specification writing
• Has a proactive, collaborative approach and can adapt to shifting project demands
• Is proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup & the Adobe Creative Suite
• Having a working knowledge of Revit and BIM360 is beneficial for this role
• Brings strong organisation and communication skills, with an eye for detail and efficiency

We partnered with a leading workplace consultancy to recruit a Junior Interior Designer to join their growing London team.

The brief was to find someone to work on innovative workplace and lab projects, collaborating with high-profile clients and delivering creative, functional spaces from concept to completion.

Their role

• Producing space plans, technical drawings, and specification packs.
• Creating client presentations, visuals, and mood boards.
• Managing the design process from concept through to installation.
• Attending site surveys and supporting project delivery on-site.
• Collaborating with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Sourcing furniture, materials, and finishes aligned with client briefs.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative and technical responsibilities.

The Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in workplace and/or lab design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong eye for detail and passion for design innovation.
• Knowledge of BIM systems would be highly beneficial.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with a solution-focused approach.

We had recently hired an Operations Director for this business and knew that one of their main tasks was to develop the company’s design team.

We started working with the candidate in question once they had applied for another role for which they were too junior.

We were very impressed with the candidate throughout our screening process and decided to begin looking for other suitable options.

We presented his profile to the Operations Director, who was equally impressed with the candidate and the detail of the drawings in their portfolio.

Our client, a leading workplace design and build firm was seeking an Interior Designer to join their team due to continued growth and multiple project wins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver creative interior design solutions, ensuring alignment with project briefs, client requirements, and budget.
• Prepare detailed design packages, including plans, elevations, and construction details, while liaising with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee the sourcing of materials and finishes, ensuring the quality and specifications meet design standards.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings, presenting designs and ensuring clear communication throughout the project.
• Manage design approvals and act as the key point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Attend site visits and project meetings, ensuring designs are executed according to the vision and schedule.
• Create visual presentations and 3D renderings for client approvals and presentations.
• Collaborate with other team members to maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in commercial interior design, ideally within a similar design & build or fit-out environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3Ds Max/VRay (Revit experience is a plus).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience leading client-facing meetings.
• A proactive and organised approach to project management, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong technical understanding of current building and planning regulations.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A keen eye for detail and passion for creative design.

Interested? Apply now through Modus Careers to take your design career to the next level

We have been working with the company in question for a couple of years now, and during several discussions about the client’s business and projects, it was mentioned on multiple occasions that they could potentially benefit from an accounts professional with expertise in construction project finances, as well as experience within manufacturing.

The successful candidate for this role approached us directly following redundancy. During his interviews with us, it became clear that he possessed the skills my client was seeking.

He was happy for me to present his profile to the client, understanding that it might come to nothing as they were not actively hiring. However, we were able to secure him an interview, and within two weeks, he was offered a position within the business and has now commenced his role with them.