Creative Lead Designer - Lancashire

Date Posted: Wednesday 11 March 2026

, Ref: 286

We’re working with a highly respected commercial interiors business with an exceptional reputation in the workplace design and fit-out sector. This is a company known not only for the quality of its projects, but also for its outstanding culture, strong industry presence, and continued recognition as a leading employer and design studio.

They are now looking to appoint a Creative Lead Designer to help drive the vision and quality of their workplace interiors offering. This is a key leadership role for someone who combines big-picture creativity with commercial awareness and a deep understanding of how to deliver inspiring office environments that stand out in a competitive market.

The Role
As Creative Lead Designer, you will lead the creative direction of major workplace interior projects, shaping concepts from pitch stage through to delivery. You’ll work closely with clients, mentor designers, and play an influential role in maintaining and elevating the studio’s design standards.

This is an opportunity to join a business with real momentum — one that is winning industry recognition for both its projects and its people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the creative direction of commercial workplace interior projects

  • Develop compelling design concepts that respond to client briefs and business needs

  • Oversee design quality across multiple projects and presentations

  • Play a key role in pitches, client engagement, and front-end concept development

  • Mentor and inspire junior and mid-level designers

  • Collaborate with project, delivery, and leadership teams to ensure design excellence is achieved in practice

  • Help shape and evolve the wider creative vision of the business

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience in commercial interiors, ideally within office fit-out

  • Proven ability to lead the creative direction of workplace projects

  • Excellent conceptual design and presentation skills

  • Strong client-facing experience and confidence in pitch environments

  • A natural leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing others

  • Commercial awareness and the ability to align creative output with client and business objectives

  • Proficiency in relevant design software and design communication tools

Why Apply?

  • Join an award-winning commercial interiors business with an exceptional reputation

  • Lead the creative direction on high-profile workplace projects

  • Be part of a business known for its collaborative culture and positive employee experience

  • Work in an environment where creativity, quality, and innovation are genuinely valued

  • Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience

If you’re an experienced workplace interiors designer ready to step into a senior creative leadership role with a business that is making a real impact in the market, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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