Head of Design/Design Lead
Head of Design
Location: Farnham, Surrey (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
About the Company
A leading workplace design and delivery business specialising in creating inspiring, people-focused environments for a wide range of commercial clients across the UK and Europe.
The business operates across workplace strategy, interior design, and design & build delivery, offering a fully integrated service that takes projects from early concept through to completion.
With a strong reputation for creativity, quality, and client service, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a senior design leader to help shape its next chapter.
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role for an experienced and ambitious design professional who can combine creative vision with commercial awareness and strong team leadership.
As Head of Design, you will take ownership of the creative output of the business, leading a talented design team and ensuring consistently high standards across all workplace projects.
You will also play a central role in client engagement, design leadership on pitches, and supporting business growth through innovative and compelling design solutions.
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be a visible and influential figure within the business, helping to shape both design direction and wider company strategy.
Key Responsibilities Design Leadership
Lead the creative direction and design standards across all workplace projects
Oversee workplace strategy, concept design, space planning, and interior design delivery
Ensure consistent design excellence across all stages of project delivery
Champion innovation, sustainability, wellbeing, and user-centred design
Keep the business at the forefront of workplace design trends and best practice Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary design team
Foster a collaborative, high-performance and creative culture
Support recruitment, capability development, and succession planning
Encourage continuous improvement and design excellence across the team Client & Business Development
Act as a senior design lead in client meetings, workshops, and pitches
Build strong relationships with key clients and industry partners
Support the development of new business opportunities through design excellence
Represent the business as a senior creative ambassador Project Oversight
Provide strategic design leadership across multiple live projects
Work closely with project management and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high design standard
Maintain oversight of design resourcing and quality control About You
We are looking for a highly experienced design leader with a strong background in workplace or commercial interiors.
Essential Experience
Significant experience in workplace design, commercial interiors, or design & build environments
Proven track record leading and developing design teams
Strong conceptual design, workplace strategy, and spatial planning skills
Experience contributing to business growth and client development
Excellent presentation and client-facing skills
Strong understanding of sustainability and modern workplace trends
Proficiency in Revit or similar design tools Personal Attributes
Strong creative vision with a commercial mindset
Confident, articulate, and engaging with clients and teams
Collaborative leadership style
Passionate about workplace design and innovation
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design leadership Why Apply?
Senior leadership role with real influence over design direction
Opportunity to shape a growing and ambitious workplace design business
Varied portfolio of high-quality commercial workplace projects
Collaborative and design-led culture
Competitive package with bonus and benefits
Clear opportunity to make a long-term impact on the business