Associate Interior Designer Leeds
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We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with design Studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of 280+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Associate Interior Designer
Location: Leeds Studio
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time
About us:
Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning AJ top 10 practice with Studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of 280+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
About the role:
C&W Interiors designs spaces that enrich everyday life – creating environments where people connect, create and thrive.
Following continued growth, exciting project wins and the ongoing expansion of our interiors team, we’re looking for a talented Associate Interior Designer to join us in our Leeds Studio.
As an Associate Interior Designer in the C&W Interiors team, you will play a key role in leading projects, building client relationships and shaping exceptional interior environments across a diverse range of sectors. Working closely with our leadership team, you will oversee projects from concept through to completion, mentor designers and help drive continued growth.
This role is ideal if you want to:
• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality interior projects across multiple sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Inspire, mentor and develop talented designers within a collaborative team environment.
• Drive design quality, innovation and technical excellence across every stage of a project.
• Contribute to business development and growing existing client relationships.
What you will bring to the team:
• Strong design, presentation and communication skills with confidence leading client meetings and workshops.
• Proven experience managing projects from briefing and concept through to technical delivery and completion.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, motivate and develop others.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project programmes, budgets and consultant teams.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• BA (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Architecture or a related design discipline.
• Extensive experience in interior design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and successful project delivery.
What you will get in return:
You’ll work alongside talented colleagues on ambitious and varied projects, with opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.
Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.
Please note that we are not looking to work with recruitment agencies at this time.
“We’re one practice with shared values, not distinct units.”
Head of Operations
“We are committed to enhancing our employee experience, promoting engagement, fostering inclusivity—both individually and collectively, prioritising wellbeing, health & safety, learning, and career development.”
“I have been working at Corstorphine & Wright for over 5 years as both a part-time student and full-time employee. I am extremely lucky to have been given the opportunity to not only work at a highly acclaimed architectural practice but to also work at a company that continues to drive and support my educational and professional progression.”
Architectural Technician
“We see it as very important to invest in and develop our team to make sure that the practice is a happy, rewarding and professionally fulfilling place to be.”
Group Director
“I have been at the practice for over 10 years now and really value the quality and variety of projects that we get to work on.”
Director
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Apply NowOur philosophy is all about opening doors.
Offering you endless opportunities to progress and contribute. You get to work on interesting projects and with talented colleagues.
And, with our rapid growth, you’re encouraged to help shape how the practice develops. From training and mentoring to wellbeing and CSR – you benefit from a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity and impact.
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