Senior Interior Designer

Company Description Studio Hooton is an established interior design studio specialising in prime residential projects, with locations in London, Hampshire, and the Cotswolds. The team partners with architects, private clients, developers, and project teams from the earliest stages to create highly personal, beautifully resolved, and liveable homes. By working closely with clients from initial briefing through to completion, Studio Hooton develops interiors that are intelligently designed and tailored to how each space should look, feel, and function. The studio balances creative originality with technical expertise, collaborating with consultants and contractors to give clear creative direction and technical detail across every aspect of a project. With a people-centred, collaborative approach and a commitment to quality materials and craftsmanship, Studio Hooton is known for layered, refined interiors and strong, long-term client relationships.

Role Description The Senior Interior Designer will lead full-house residential design projects, guiding concepts from initial briefing through to completion. This full-time, on-site role in Winchester involves developing design schemes, producing presentations, and overseeing space planning and FF&E selections. The Senior Interior Designer will collaborate closely with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors, ensuring design intent is maintained and all technical and aesthetic requirements are met. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting site visits, coordinating with project teams, managing timelines and deliverables, and providing clear design documentation for construction and installation. The role also includes mentoring junior designers, contributing to studio standards, and supporting the ongoing refinement of Studio Hooton’s design processes and project workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong Interior Design expertise, with experience leading prime residential projects and developing cohesive design concepts.
• Proficiency in Space Planning, ensuring functional, comfortable, and visually balanced layouts across multiple rooms and levels.
• Understanding of Architecture and building principles to collaborate effectively with architects and project teams.
• Ideally some CAD skills to produce technical documentation for contractors and consultants.
• FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) selection, specification, and scheduling.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in high-end residential design, ideally within a design studio or architectural practice.
• Competence in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp) and strong hand-sketching or visualisation skills.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong project management abilities, including time management, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Estimac experience ideal
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Contract 1 year minimum, full time, Winchester based

Salary Experience based - TBC on application