Your Career. Your Craft. Your Moment.

The KBB industry's trusted recruitment partner, connecting exceptional talent with the world's leading design and interiors brands.

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Every career,
every hire.

Three paths, one specialist network. Whether you're growing your team or exploring your next opportunity, Designer Recruitment connects exceptional talent with the industry's most respected brands.

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KBB Design Excellence
For Clients

The right person,
the first time.

We don't just fill vacancies. We take time to understand your business, your brand, and the culture that allows great teams to thrive.

Our specialist network across the design, interiors, and built environment sectors enables us to deliver carefully considered candidates who align with both capability and culture.

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For Candidates

A partner who
understands your world.

We represent talented professionals across the design, interiors, and built environment sectors, connecting them with opportunities that often never reach the open market.

Your aspirations become our brief. We listen, advise, and advocate to ensure your next move is the right one.

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Who we recruit for

Specialist knowledge.
Trusted networks.

We work across the design, interiors, KBB, and built environment sectors, connecting exceptional talent with leading businesses through a carefully built network and deep market understanding.

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03 Operations
04 Head Office
05 Executive
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Spotlight Series

Designer Spotlight Series.

Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell.

Independent Kitchen Design Consultant · 720studio.co.uk
"Technology, especially design software like Compusoft Winner, is a game-changer. It allows me to bring design concepts to life in 3D."

Chris's love for design started at school, where he built a skatepark using early 3D software. He went on to study architectural drawing and now consults independently on European and handmade kitchen furniture, recognised across the industry as a Compusoft Winner expert.

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Faye Newman

Faye Newman.

Designer · Faye Newman Design
"My favourite part about designing has to be the clients I get to meet. I find so much joy in being part of such an important aspect of their home project."

Faye specialises in in-frame kitchens, a style she's drawn to for its timeless quality and the intricate detail it allows. Every project is built around the client, with bespoke accessory and furniture choices that turn each kitchen into something genuinely personal.

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Darren Morgan

Darren Morgan.

Designer · Darren Morgan Design
"He is absolutely fantastic at what he does, and well worth a call should you need additional design support."

Darren is an award-winning designer working across kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and interiors. He partners with Designer Recruitment to give businesses on-demand access to high-calibre design expertise without the overhead of an in-house hire.

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A Langstaff-Ellis Chelsea interior

Langstaff -Ellis.

Bespoke Interiors · Oxfordshire
"A truly bespoke, luxury lifestyle business at every turn, with a seamless process from brief to execution."

Langstaff-Ellis has been crafting luxury bespoke interiors from Oxfordshire since 2008. Bringing together dedicated teams in design, craft, technical, and sales, they collaborate with leading architects and interior designers on exclusive residential projects across the UK.

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“We don’t just fill vacancies. We build
long-term careers and teams that last.”

Ben Paine
Managing Director
The Team

People who
know people.

Our consultants bring direct industry experience, giving us a genuine understanding of the businesses and people we support.

Managing Director

Ben Paine

Ben has over 6 years of industry-related recruitment experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight into finding the right people for the right roles. His hands-on approach ensures clients receive the highest level of service and expertise.

Head of Recruitment

Cara Tomkins

Cara has over 5 years of industry-related recruitment experience, specialising in design, KBB, and luxury home sectors. She is passionate about building lasting relationships and ensuring both clients and candidates have the best possible experience.

Latest Insights

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Recruitment.

A curated selection of KBB industry insights, updates, and career thinking from our Designer Recruitment LinkedIn content.

Designer Recruitment LinkedIn post: showroom expansion is creating hiring pressure in the KBB market
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KBB Recruitment Specialists

The KBB and interiors market is shifting quickly, and showroom expansion is at the centre of it.

As more brands invest in new locations and elevated customer experiences, we're seeing a clear ripple effect across hiring.

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Designer Recruitment attending InstallerSHOW, Tuesday 23rd June
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KBB Recruitment Specialists

We're really excited to be attending the InstallerSHOW on Tuesday 23rd June.

It's always a great opportunity to catch up with existing clients, meet new people within the industry, and have some valuable conversations around the current market.

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KBB Recruitment Specialists

Celebrating 3 years of Designer Recruitment.

This week marks 3 years since we started, and what an incredible journey it has been so far. Thank you to every client, candidate, and colleague who's been part of the story.

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Designer Recruitment LinkedIn post: redundancy advice, take a breath
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KBB Recruitment Specialists

We've been seeing a noticeable rise in redundancy recently.

If that's something you're going through right now, it can feel pretty overwhelming, and naturally, panic can start to set in. Here's our advice on what to do next.

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