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Interior Design Associate Director FTC, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c97eab784eb7

Job Views: 28

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Associate Director, Interior Design leads and inspires a team in the London studio to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget. Responsible for the creative process from concept onwards, they operate autonomously, requiring only minimal supervision from the Senior Associate/Director. This is a one-year fixed-term role where you will support junior colleagues to achieve their full potential. They also support the delivery of corporate-level business development strategies and contribute to the development of leads and new business across sectors and markets.

About You

Skills & Experience Required

• Highly creative, with a proven track record of creating and developing compelling engaging concepts across large-scale projects.
• A strong presenter, able to engage with clients and develop opportunities for new work.
• Commercially astute, demonstrated through effective decision-making and project resourcing.
• Strong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within teams to maximise performance.
• Proficient with computer applications commonly used within the discipline.
• Degree in a related design field or equivalent certification or skill level.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two days working from home.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company.
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days of annual leave with the option to buy more.
• A range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers world-class creative solutions across mid-size to large-scale projects, across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Manages the creative process from concept onwards, encouraging the team to innovate and develop highly creative solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Presents compelling and creative solutions to the client, engaging the client with their supporting narrative.

Project Management

• Holds accountability for the successful delivery of mid-size to large projects that meet high-quality standards.
• Ensures oversight of the entire project process, maintaining involvement throughout.
• Delegates management of third-party work to team members, acting as a point of escalation when required.

Management

• Role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment encouraging innovation and sharing best practices.
• Works with HR to build and foster strong teams, leading, guiding, and providing training to support professional and creative development.
• Reviews and provides feedback on team members’ work output and behaviours.

Client Relationships

• Proactively manages existing client relationships and maximises opportunities for repeat work.
• Engages with opportunities to develop new business, enhancing communication through functions, events, forums, and publications.
• Supports the preparation of fee bids, proposals, and negotiations.

Budget Control

• Understands and owns project financials as assigned, understanding their impact on delivery.