Interior Design Jobs Outside London

15/05/2026

Check out our latest blog post - Top Homeware Designers and Brands for 2026. Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year.

Consumers are increasingly looking for quality pieces that combine craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Our latest blog looks at what will define the leading homeware brands in 2026 and features the top designers driving the industry. It also explores the latest interior design trends shaping the collections with practical tips to pick statement pieces. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/top-homeware-designers-and-brands-for-2026

Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year. Consu...

01/05/2026

Kitchen Designer, West Midlands, c80k OTE, V04267. This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom. They sell both high-end German kitchens and British In-frame kitchens and you will be handling their client’s design visions from initial contact through to completion. You will be working with a team of administrators for the ordering and scheduling, project managers and installers along with your fellow designers based among their various showrooms.

With a strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace you’ll be able to work to deadlines and targets. You’ll need a natural flair for design, presentation and customer service plus good IT skills and CAD literacy (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ). A full driving licence will be essential.

Basic salary is c£40,000 DOE plus pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure with an OTE of c£80,000. Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1533

30/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How to use retro design stylishly’. Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic pieces and new ones that show how people live today.

We thought we’d ask around to see what the consensus is on how to decorate your home in a mid-century modern style that honours the design principles of the time while still looking modern and liveable. Which furniture pieces to focus on first, how to use colour and materials, and the mistakes that make rooms feel like they're stuck in the past. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/how-to-use-retro-design-stylishly

Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic p...

28/04/2026

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22/04/2026

Senior FF&E Interior Designer, Somerset, £Neg., V04294. Our client is a highly regarded interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining architectural joinery, fitted furniture, and refined interiors that sit seamlessly with a specialism for period properties. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex, multi-room residential projects, shaping cohesive and beautifully executed interiors from concept through to completion.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will lead the creative direction of high-end residential and heritage projects, delivering thoughtful spatial design and expertly curated FF&E schemes. You will play a key role in translating design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions, ensuring consistency and quality at every stage. This position is ideal for a designer with a passion for craftsmanship, period architecture, and bespoke detailing, who is ready to take a leadership role within a collaborative studio environment.

With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interior design, you’ll have strong client-facing and presentation skills plus excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex projects. An in-depth knowledge of luxury FF&E, materials, finishes, and lighting will be needed as well as proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and EstiPC (or similar).

Salary is negotiable DOE plus pension scheme, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, free parking, regular staff socials, 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays (increasing with service)). Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1559

21/04/2026

Senior Interior Designer - Bespoke Joinery, Somerset, £Neg., V04295. Our client is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining fitted furniture, architectural joinery, and refined interiors that sit effortlessly within historic settings-enhancing, never compromising, the building’s original character. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a strong architectural sensibility and a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. This is a creatively rich and technically involved role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of interior design, architecture and bespoke joinery. You will be transforming early-stage ideas into fully resolved, buildable concepts, ensuring every detail is considered in relation to the architecture, materials, and intended use of the space. Their studio and workshops are based just south of Bristol.

Key Responsibilities are to: Build rich and meaningful design narratives informed by architecture, materials, nature, art and culture; Develop layouts and well-proportioned, functional spaces; Develop detailed furniture and joinery concepts, including moulding strategies; Resolve designs so they sit harmoniously within the architectural context; Oversee specialist elements including metalwork, upholstery, ceramics, glass, and decorative features; Maintain design integrity throughout technical development and production stages.

With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interiors you’ll ideally have experience working with heritage or listed buildings (desirable). A collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary teams will be needed as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp. You’ll be a strong conceptual thinker with a clear and considered design approach with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Salary is negotiable DOE plus pension scheme, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, free parking, regular staff socials, 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays (increasing with service)). Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1560

Our client is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining fitted furniture, architectural joinery, and refined interiors tha...

21/04/2026

Senior Interior Designer - FF&E, Somerset, £Neg., V04294. Our client is a highly regarded interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining architectural joinery, fitted furniture, and refined interiors that sit seamlessly with a specialism for period properties. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex, multi-room residential projects, shaping cohesive and beautifully executed interiors from concept through to completion.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will lead the creative direction of high-end residential and heritage projects, delivering thoughtful spatial design and expertly curated FF&E schemes. You will play a key role in translating design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions, ensuring consistency and quality at every stage. This position is ideal for a designer with a passion for craftsmanship, period architecture, and bespoke detailing, who is ready to take a leadership role within a collaborative studio environment.

With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interior design, you’ll have strong client-facing and presentation skills plus excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex projects. An in-depth knowledge of luxury FF&E, materials, finishes, and lighting will be needed as well as proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and EstiPC (or similar).

Salary is negotiable DOE plus pension scheme, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, free parking, regular staff socials, 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays (increasing with service)). Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1559

Our client is a highly regarded interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining architectural joinery, fitted furniture, and refined interior...

15/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How hiring based on skills is becoming more popular’. There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience.

Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open-minded. As sectors change quickly and there aren't enough skilled workers, employers are reevaluating what makes a candidate desirable. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/explore-how-hiring-based-on-skill-is-becoming-more-popular

There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience. Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open...

26/03/2026

Check out our latest blog post - The trend for softer shapes and sculptural furniture. As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfort, health and the flow of space.

Biophilic principles and mid-century design ideas are now part of modern furniture design. This makes pieces that feel safer, more inviting and more comfortable to use. These sculptural pieces, like curved sofas and round dining tables, are changing how we live in 2026. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/the-trend-for-softer-shapes-and-sculptural-furniture

As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfor...

16/03/2026

Playground Designer, Cumbria, to £29k, V04290. This dynamic, international business designs, manufactures and installs fun, innovative outdoor playground equipment. Their mission is simple: to create exciting, educational play spaces that make children smile all over the world. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Playground Designer to join their team. As this is an office-based role, applicants must live locally or be able to relocate quickly.

Working as part of a collaborative design hub, you’ll play a key role in bringing imaginative playground concepts to life. This role would suit someone who genuinely gets a buzz out of designing fun, engaging outdoor spaces and wants to see their ideas turned into reality.

Responsibilities include: Creating thoughtful, accurate CAD layouts and costings, based on client briefs and site information; Ensuring all designs meet UK and international safety standards, alongside internal company standards; Maintaining clear, accurate and timely CRM records relating to designs and costings; Working towards personal, hub and company KPI targets, with a clear understanding of goals and lead times.

With experience using design software (AutoCAD preferred) you’ll be self-motivated, organised and have creative approach. You’ll have a positive, can-do attitude and a real passion for design and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and managing tight deadlines. You’ll need strong numerical skills, a good working knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop (advantageous but not essential).

Salary is from £25,000 (junior level) up to £29,000 (DOE) plus company profit bonus, 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), free personalised wellbeing plans, access to high street discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan. To find out more and apply please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1555

12/03/2026

Kitchen Designer, West Midlands, c80k OTE, V04267. This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom. They sell both high-end German kitchens and British In-frame kitchens and you will be handling their client’s design visions from initial contact through to completion. You will be working with a team of administrators for the ordering and scheduling, project managers and installers along with your fellow designers based among their various showrooms.

With a strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace you’ll be able to work to deadlines and targets. You’ll need a natural flair for design, presentation and customer service plus good IT skills and CAD literacy (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ). A full driving licence will be essential.

Basic salary is c£40,000 DOE plus pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure with an OTE of c£80,000. Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1533

This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom. They sell both high-end German kitchens a...