Interior & FF&E Designer (Mid-level)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an Interior and FF&E Designer to support high-quality projects. You will work on design documentation, collaborate with teams, and ensure brand standards. Ideal candidates will have a BArch/MArch degree and 5+ years in commercial or hospitality design. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including equity, private health insurance, and a culture of teamwork. Portfolios must be submitted for consideration; this role is based in London.

Benefits

Equity package

Private health and dental insurance

25 days of annual leave plus additional paid day

Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work

Access to fitness classes

Exclusive café benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience in commercial or hospitality projects.
• Proven ability to support design concepts and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of materials, finishes, and space planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, documentation, and execution of multiple high-quality projects.
• Contribute to ideating the conceptual framework for projects.
• Develop FF&E proposals, coordinating with suppliers and tracking communications.

Skills

Design collaboration

Space planning

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BArch / MArch degree in a design-related field

Tools

BIM (Revit)

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Interior and FF&E Designer (Mid-level) | Global

London, UK

About Us

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention to detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.

Add a Spark to the Ordinary...

We’re looking for an Interior Designer who is passionate about creating exceptional consumer experiences and excited to be part of our expansion.

In this role, you will support all phases of the design and build process—from test fits and concept design through construction administration - with a strong focus on FF&E selection, as well as materials and supplier research and documentation.

What You’ll Own

• Support the design, documentation, and execution of multiple high-quality projects by collaborating with all internal and external teams
• Assist with key initiatives from creation to implementation
• Contribute to ideating the conceptual framework for projects
• Work with the Design team and wider global team to maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market
• Provide regular updates to management and the project team, and work alongside and receive mentorship from Senior Designers.
• Assist in coordinating with external consultants throughout the design process
• Support the determination and organisation of functional requirements, programming, space planning, and code analysis
• Help ensure design deliverables follow brand standards, including quality assurance policies and procedures
• Assist the Real Estate team in the due diligence process as needed
• Develop FF&E proposals, coordinating with suppliers and tracking communications, lead times, and budgets.
• Research and evaluate new materials and suppliers, manage sample and prototype orders, and document all related communications.

Requirements

• BArch / MArch degree in a design or design-related field, including but not limited to Interior Design or Architecture
• 5+ years of professional design experience in commercial or hospitality projects
• Proven ability to support and contribute to both design concepts and technical documentation across multiple project phases.
• Solid understanding of materials, finishes and space planning.
• Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to your work.
• Experience working in collaborative design teams and contributing to project coordination.
• Excellent organisational and ‘people’ skills.
• Proficient in the following programs: BIM (Revit), all things Google, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite
• Possess a strong eye for FF&E selection and a passion for supplier and materials research.

Benefits and Perks

• Equity package
• Private health and dental insurance
• 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year ‘to start something extraordinary’✨and pursue a passion
• A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical
• Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!☕️✨
• Great culture with regular team events

*Portfolios must be submitted for consideration
**This role is based in London, and periodic travel may be required