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. Youll 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

Essential 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

Hours 42 hours/week, MondayFriday (overtime may be available)

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