I am a concept-led Senior Interior Designer with 20+ years’ experience designing spaces across hospitality/F&B, workplace, wellness, retail and residential sectors. I balance brand, lifestyle and operational needs, collaborating with clients, consultants, landlords and contractors to deliver buildable design that feels considered and engaging.…

John Neal

I am a concept-led Senior Interior Designer with 20+ years’ experience designing spaces across hospitality/F&B, workplace, wellness, retail and residential sectors. I balance brand, lifestyle and operational needs, collaborating with clients, consultants, landlords and contractors to deliver buildable design that feels considered and engaging.…

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I am a concept-led Senior Interior Designer with 20+ years’ experience designing spaces across hospitality/F&B, workplace, wellness, retail and residential sectors.

I balance brand, lifestyle and operational needs, collaborating with clients, consultants, landlords and contractors to deliver buildable design that feels considered and engaging.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Director at Own Interior Design Ltd
March 1, 2015 - Present
Lead concept and technical design from feasibility through delivery; define scope, constraints and design intent early. Carry out measured check surveys where possible; develop coordinated drawing sets, FF&E intent and approval packs, including landlord submissions and Planning and Building Control liaison where required. Coordinate delivery: programme trackers, supplier liaison, site issue resolution and project admin (POs/invoicing).
Senior Store Designer at Lewis & Hickey Architects (Boots / Boots Opticians)
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Store refurb/roll-out support; 2D/3D visuals and coordinated drawing information for delivery and opening dates.
Senior Designer at Chapman Taylor
November 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Supported City Mall concept development with a focus on shopping mall planning and experience-led layout design.
Lead Designer, Global Store Design at Links of London
January 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Shaped customer-facing store concepts across multiple formats (flagship, standalone, concession, travel retail), including Heathrow T5. Communicated concepts through clear 2D/3D studies and documentation, contributing to global standards and consistent delivery across teams.
Senior Designer (Freelance) at 20.20 | Twelve Studio | Gary Porter Creative | Wanda Creative
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Delivered retail design support across a number of projects including Sainsbury's, L-Living, Homebase and Thomas Cook.
Senior Design Manager at Zebra Projects
October 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Managed design development and coordination activities for Arcadia Group brands for retail fit-out projects, supporting delivery both UK and international franchise projects.
Senior Interior Designer at Benoy
November 1, 2012 - October 31, 2013
Creative input for international retail and commercial projects, from department store to large shopping mall environments.
Senior Interior Designer at FITCH
January 1, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Contract role providing design input across international markets (Mumbai & Singapore).
Senior Interior Designer at Henry Mein Partnership
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
General design input for interior design consultancy work.
Interior Designer at Leicester City Council – Architecture Group
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Residential and public sector design work within local authority architecture group.

Education

BA (Hons) Interior Design at De Montfort University (Leicester)
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Erasmus Exchange at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Foundation Art & Design at Loughborough University
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other
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