Designer – Commercial Carpets, Flooring & Interior Surfaces (5453)

SRS Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Designer for Commercial Carpets, Flooring & Interior Surfaces in London. This hybrid role involves collaborating with architects and interior designers to create bespoke carpet solutions, managing projects from concept to production, and ensuring designs align with manufacturing capabilities. The position requires strong design credibility and communication skills, focusing on delivering commercially viable woven carpet designs for high-end commercial interiors.
Vacancy No 5453Job TitleDESIGNER – COMMERCIAL CARPETS, FLOORING & INTERIOR SURFACESLocation: LONDONPLEASE NOTE: Hybrid working with regular engagement across London's A&D community Travel further afield when required

Job DescriptionAre you a flooring focused designer who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and commercial impact?

Or an interior or textile designer with strong experience in floor coverings who wants to work with a highly respected, design led woven carpet manufacturer operating at the premium end of the commercial interiors market?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised business with a long-standing heritage in woven carpet design, trusted by leading hospitality, workplace, and public space designers across the UK and internationally.

The company is seeking a London based Designer to support and strengthen its specification presence across the capital. This is a highly visible, client facing role working closely with interior designers, architects, and the internal specification sales team to create bespoke carpet solutions for some of the most design led projects in the UK.

This position sits at the intersection of creativity and delivery, offering genuine influence over design direction while seeing concepts progress through to manufactured reality.

The RoleYou will act as the design lead for the London region, partnering closely with the specification sales team to interpret briefs, develop bespoke carpet solutions, and support projects from initial concept through to completion.

You will collaborate directly with leading A&D practices, translating creative intent into technically viable, commercially appropriate woven carpet designs, while ensuring brand integrity, manufacturability, and project timelines are maintained.

This is a role where design credibility, communication skills, and technical understanding are equally important.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Client Collaboration

Work directly with interior designers, architects, and end user clients to interpret briefs and develop bespoke carpet designs

Translate concepts, mood boards, and colour stories into commercially viable woven carpet solutions

Present design ideas confidently, explaining technical considerations in a clear and engaging way

Support the London specification sales team by strengthening relationships and adding value through design expertise

Design Development & Delivery

Take designs from initial concept through to full colour approval and production readiness

Develop custom patterns, colourways, and scales appropriate for hospitality and commercial interiors

Manage multiple live projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met

Coordinate closely with internal teams across sales, project management, and manufacturing

Technical & Manufacturing Interface

Ensure designs align with the company's woven manufacturing capabilities and quality standards

Review briefs thoroughly at project outset to minimise revisions and improve response times

Coordinate pattern and colour development across the full scope of each project

Maintain accuracy in design interpretation and documentation

Market Insight & Brand Contribution

Stay abreast of design trends, colour directions, and competitor activity within commercial interiors

Contribute to trend presentations, product storytelling, and client facing design materials

Attend relevant client meetings, sales meetings, and industry events

Support the company's position as a design led partner within the London A&D market

Skills, Experience & Attributes

Degree or equivalent qualification in Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, or a related discipline

Proven experience in carpet, flooring, or surface design within commercial interiors

Strong understanding of pattern, colour, scale, and woven construction

Confident working with CAD and digital design tools relevant to textile or flooring design

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with senior designers and architects

Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail

Commercially aware, solutions focused, and comfortable working under pressure

Collaborative, positive, and professional in approach

This role goes beyond studio-based design. It places you at the centre of London's A&D community, influencing projects through strong relationships, creative insight, and technical understanding.

You will join a business that recognises the value of design in winning work and delivering outstanding outcomes, providing you with the platform to collaborate with some of the most respected practices in the market.

For a designer who wants their work to be specified, manufactured, and ultimately experienced within high quality interior spaces, this is a genuinely rewarding opportunity.

What's in it for you

Basic Salary: Up to £53,000+ (higher basic potentially available for standout experience)

Annual Bonus

Pension & Healthcare

Mobile, Laptop + Equipment

Global Career Development Opportunities

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Equity & AcceptancesApplicants must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom and are encouraged to adhere to our personal conduct policies and equal opportunity initiatives as stated in our employment practice statements.

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Salary: GBP 42000 - 60000 per year