Associate Director - Interior Design (Technical Delivery)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job Description

Associate Director – Interior Design (Technical Delivery – Commercial & Mixed-Use Interiors)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days studio / 2 days WFH)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Software: Revit essential | Rhino beneficial

We’re looking for a seasoned, delivery-focused Associate Director to lead the technical execution of large-scale commercial and mixed-use interior fit-outs. This isn’t a conceptual role—this is about taking high-spec interiors through complex programmes and delivering them with precision, polish, and grit.

You’ll be stepping into a leadership position within a highly respected studio known for its quality execution across interior architecture, workspace strategy, and retail environments.

Who This Role Is For:

• A technically strong interior designer or architect with a background in large commercial interior and mixed-use developments
• Someone who’s just as comfortable on-site as they are in a client meeting
• A project leader who’s overseen interiors from concept through to handover—especially across corporate, retail, or developer-led schemes

Who It’s Not For:

• Pure concept designers with limited experience delivering large-scale builds
• Residential-only portfolios
• Architects looking to pivot into interiors without hands-on commercial interior project experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of complex interiors projects, managing teams and timelines from RIBA Stage 3 onward
• Act as a client-facing lead across multiple workstreams, ensuring coordination across disciplines
• Review and develop technical packages in Revit
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to resourcing, budget management, and strategic input on project pipeline

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
• Extensive experience delivering commercial interiors or mixed-use interior environments (workspace, retail, leisure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of building regs, fit-out processes, and technical detailing
• Software: Revit (must-have); Rhino/SketchUp/AutoCAD a bonus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills

What’s On Offer

• £55,000–£60,000 base salary
• Hybrid working (3 days studio / 2 days WFH)
• Career progression toward Director level
• Supportive, energetic team culture with a serious focus on quality