Senior Upholsterer
6 Days Old
Job Description
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
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Retail