The Baby Cot Shop, Chelsea
Interior Designer (Maternity Cover)
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Interior Designer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Chelsea, London and Harrods concession)
Role Type: Full-time (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
About The Baby Cot Shop
The Baby Cot Shop is a luxury baby and children's furniture brand, boutique, and interior design studio based in Chelsea, London, with a concession in Harrods. We specialise in handcrafted nursery furniture, bespoke nursery interiors, luxury bedding, and children's décor, creating beautiful spaces for families around the world.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and client-focused Interior Designer to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on bespoke nursery and children's room projects while gaining experience with a luxury interiors brand.
About the Role
As our Interior Designer, you'll manage bespoke nursery and children's interior projects from the initial client consultation through to completion. You'll work closely with clients to understand their vision, prepare design concepts, source furniture and décor, coordinate suppliers, and ensure every project is delivered to an exceptional standard.
This role combines creativity with strong organisation and client relationship management. You'll also support the commercial side of the design process by preparing quotations, following up enquiries, and helping convert bespoke design projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Interior Design
- Manage multiple bespoke nursery and children's interior projects simultaneously.
- Conduct client consultations to understand design requirements, lifestyle, and budget.
- Develop mood boards, furniture selections, colour palettes, and design concepts.
- Recommend bespoke furniture, soft furnishings, lighting, wallpapers, and accessories.
- Present design proposals and manage revisions where required.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to the highest standard.
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with clients throughout the design journey.
- Provide regular project updates and maintain excellent communication.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience from consultation through to installation.
Sales & Business Development
- Follow up bespoke design enquiries.
- Prepare quotations and design proposals.
- Support the conversion of enquiries into confirmed design projects.
- Encourage clients to explore complementary furniture and accessories where appropriate.
Supplier & Project Coordination
- Source furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, lighting, and accessories from suppliers.
- Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers regarding lead times and product availability.
- Coordinate with the sales and operations teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
CRM & Administration
- Maintain accurate client records within the CRM system.
- Log all bespoke enquiries, quotations, and project updates.
- Prepare presentations, quotations, invoices, and specification documents.
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Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about interior design and creating beautiful spaces.
- Organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicating with luxury clients.
- Creative while also commercially aware.
- Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Canva, CRM systems, and presentation software.
Previous experience in interior design, luxury retail, residential interiors, or client-facing design is preferred.
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience working on luxury nursery and children's interior projects.
Exposure to bespoke furniture design and premium residential interiors.
Experience working with high-end clients in Chelsea and Harrods.
The opportunity to develop both creative and commercial skills.
A supportive, collaborative, and growing team environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, portfolio (if available), and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role to: disha@thebabycotshop.com
Check out our careers page: https://www.thebabycotshop.com/pages/careers
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