Paul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies, driven by a spirit of curiosity, playfulness, adaptability and passion. These values shape every aspect of the brand, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

We have a rare opportunity for a Retail Interior Designer to join our Shop Design team in London. Working as part of an in-house team, you will work on all shop design projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet specifications. This includes the design and installation of new shops as well as updates to existing shop fits.

This role would suit an experienced designer who is passionate about creating beautiful retail environments.

Please ensure you provide a link to an online portfolio with examples of your work, as part of your application.

What the Retail Interior Designer will be doing:

• Design and produce concept, layout and detailed drawing packages for new and existing retail projects. This includes detailed furniture and fixture design, construction details and lighting layouts.
• Produce sample boards and ensure the designs meet commercial and aesthetic requirements.
• Assist with the design of refurbishments and changes to existing shops, including briefing the manufacturers, supervising installation, and resolving any problems following completion.
• Oversee multiple projects from start to finish at any one time, working with external Project Managers, Consultants and Contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Attend site meetings when required, take notes and feedback to the wider team on the progress of projects.
• Work on the design of new in-store furniture, fixtures and fittings, producing high-quality detailed drawings and working closely with manufacturers to ensure specifications and quality requirements are met, and delivery and installation are achieved within the specified timescale.
• Contribute in maintaining a library of samples of materials.
• Keep up to date with new trends, materials and ideas with a relevance to shop design.
• Assist with “one off” or special projects from time to time.

What Paul Smith is looking for:

• Proven experience in retail and furniture design, ideally with a qualification in Architecture or Interior, Product or Furniture design.
• Highly computer literate with experience using Vectorworks. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D and SolidWorks would be a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with experience working at every stage of the design process, from concept to completion.
• Skilled in producing accurate and detailed design drawings that bring design concepts to life.
• Experience managing relationships with manufacturers and external contractors.
• A team player, who enjoys working with others and thrives in a team environment.

Why you’ll love working with Paul Smith

Working at Paul Smith means being part of a brand that celebrates creativity, individuality and authenticity. Even though we are a global business, we’ve stayed true to who we are at heart. Our offices and shops remain welcoming and inclusive spaces built around collaboration, where we encourage our people to be themselves, reach their full potential, and play a part in creating something truly unique.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your lifestyle and wellbeing, which includes a 60% staff discount and a seasonal clothing allowance. You’ll also enjoy flexi-time, 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days, private healthcare with Vitality, wellbeing support and other perks to keep you motivated and inspired.

If you like the sound of what you’ve read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.