Freelance Designer
Universal · London, England, United Kingdom ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Design
Freelance interior or architectural designer to produce drawing packages (Vectorworks) for hospitality, workplace, cultural, or retail projects in a London studio.
About Universal Design Studio
Universal Design Studio was founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby in Shoreditch, London. The studio is driven by a deeply held belief in the transformative power of well designed, finely crafted spaces with a process rooted in design-led strategy and research. The studio’s work foregrounds the experience of the people that inhabit our spaces, with an emphasis on adaptability and rigour.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
You will have worked across at least one of our key sectors: workplace, hospitality, cultural & retail. We need you to have solid experience producing drawing packages, preferably in Vectorworks.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application.
Benefits & other information
Diversity & Inclusion: With the integrated support of our D&I employee resource group, Universal and Map are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age.
Freelance engagement: To work with Universal as a freelance Designer in the UK, we would require you to be employed via an FCSA approved umbrella company: www.fcsa.org.uk/members.
An umbrella company is a professional employment organisation that engages contractors with a view to carry out multiple assignments at a series of temporary workplaces. This accountancy firm for contractors, First Freelance, provides a clear understanding of what an umbrella company is and how the relationship works: www.firstfreelance.com/contractors/what-are-my-options/umbrella-company.
About Universal & Map
About Universal Design Studio
Universal Design Studio (part of WPP) is an architecture and interior design practice based in London and New York. We design from the inside out—crafting spaces that elevate everyday experiences. Through the ideas, objects, and spaces we create, we seek to cultivate intelligence, find beauty, and drive transformation—deepening connections, inspiring participation, and unlocking creative potential in every interaction. Our curiosity drives us to challenge boundaries and ignite emergence, seeking a more vibrant, and sustainable future.
Our services include architecture, interior design and creative strategy and we work with leading global brands and organisations to create physical spaces across multiple sectors and regions.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit .