Midweight Workplace Designer – Workplace Consultancy

A leading workplace consultancy approached Modus Careers as they were seeking a Midweight Workplace Designer with a very particular blend of skills. They needed someone who could operate confidently in a fast-paced commercial environment, capable of interpreting client requirements, specifying furniture intelligently and presenting solutions with clarity and conviction.

The brief required a designer who understood the nuance of workplace design, someone who could move seamlessly between technical pressures, supplier knowledge and the softer craft of creating spaces that genuinely support the way businesses function. It was essential to find an individual who could collaborate with account managers, engage directly with clients and contribute to projects from concept through to delivery.

We began a focused search, speaking only with designers who had demonstrable experience across workplace environments and a proven ability to work within the pace and commercial structure of the sector. After a careful and selective process, we introduced the individual who has now joined the team.

They brought exactly the right balance of technical ability, product understanding and communication skills the client was looking for. Beyond fitting the immediate needs of the role, their approach, mindset and ambition aligned perfectly with the wider trajectory of the business, positioning them as someone who can continue to grow with the team and contribute meaningfully to future projects.

Senior Interior Designer – High-End Residential Studio

A globally recognised design studio reached out to Modus Careers after several months of trying, unsuccessfully, to secure the right hire themselves. They were looking for a Senior Designer with the rare combination of skills needed to thrive in their practice: someone capable of leading multiple international projects at once, confident in managing high-profile clients, and, crucially, an individual who had already proven themselves in a world-class design environment.

The challenge was clear. The role demanded both creative excellence and operational rigour, a designer who could balance bold, layered concepts with flawless execution across complex logistics, procurement, and delivery.

We carried out a targeted search, approaching only those designers who had built their careers in globally recognised studios and could demonstrate genuine leadership potential. After a selective and considered process, we introduced the individual who is now in post. Their background, experience, and approach aligned perfectly with the studio’s ambitions, offering not only the immediate skills to deliver on projects but also the long-term potential to grow into a senior leadership role.

A global workplace furniture consultancy approached Modus Careers after identifying the need to strengthen their London Design Team. The brief was clear: they required a Designer who could confidently present to high-value clients, with a strong focus on workplace furniture (FF&E) and the ability to deliver projects from pitch to installation.

The role demanded someone who combined technical rigour with client-facing presence — a designer equally capable of space planning, specifications, and technical drawing as they were in presenting proposals to blue-chip clients. The successful hire also needed to demonstrate strong organisational skills, as the role involved running multiple projects simultaneously, often to challenging deadlines.

Through our tailored search, Modus Careers identified and secured a candidate with a proven background in commercial workplace design, adept at FF&E consultation, and confident in leading presentations. Their mix of technical expertise, creativity, and commercial awareness made them an ideal fit, enabling our client to strengthen their design capability and continue delivering high-quality workplace solutions.

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.