Senior Upholsterer - South West London

Employed or Contractor

Employed: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata

Contractor: £20–£24 per hour (depending on experience and agreement)

Senior Upholsterer role:

A high-end London workshop producing premium bespoke furniture and commercial interiors is hiring a Senior Upholsterer. This is a hands-on role for an experienced craftsperson who can deliver exceptional finish, work from drawings/specs, and take ownership of work from start to final sign-off. You’ll support quality standards across the workshop and collaborate closely with joinery/production to ensure consistency, comfort, durability, and presentation.

Senior Upholsterer responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality upholstery across modern and traditional methods (bespoke and commercial projects)
• Run jobs end-to-end: build method, upholstery execution, finishing, and quality sign-off
• Interpret technical drawings/specifications and translate them into practical build methods
• Support prototyping and technical problem-solving for new designs and challenging builds
• Work closely with joinery/production on frame build, comfort, construction and serviceability
• Assist with materials planning (fabrics/leathers, foams, interlinings, sundries) with cost awareness
• Maintain consistent quality checks and contribute to workshop best practice

Senior Upholsterer experience:

• Proven high-end bespoke upholstery background (not volume-only production)
• Excellent finish and attention to detail across premium furniture/interiors
• Confident working from drawings/specs and client briefs
• Strong knowledge of modern and traditional upholstery techniques
• Comfortable working with a wide range of materials (fabric/leather/foam systems)
• Reliable, professional communication and a “get it done properly” attitude

Desirable but not essential:

• Prototyping/product development experience
• Mentoring/lead-by-example mindset in a workshop environment
• Commercial upholstery project experience end-to-end