Fern Thompson
I'm Fern Thompson, an interior designer with 11 years of industry experience specializing in commercial interiors.
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I’m Fern Thompson, an interior designer with 11 years of industry experience specializing in commercial interiors. I design and deliver hospitality, workplace, and retail spaces across the UK with project budgets from £20k to £10 million, balancing brand, function and ROI for multi-site estates.
Currently based in Manchester and working as a freelancer for Daughter’s Daughter Independent Creative, I explore concept-to-delivery for hospitality spaces and support studios with end-to-end packages from concept through to tender. I’ve led UK-wide rollouts, CAPEX refresh programs and sustainable workplace projects with Jolie Studio, and previously honed my craft at Finch Interiors delivering award-winning hospitality schemes.
- 10 years' experience
- Joined June 2026
Industry experience
- Travel & Hospitality
- Real Estate & Construction
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
Work experience· 4 roles
Exploring, designing and delivering hospitality spaces from early concept to real-world execution. Freelance Interior Designer - providing end-to-end support from concept/FF&E through to tender packages, collaborating with studios to translate brands into tangible spaces.
Led early-stage design (RIBA Stages 1–3) including concept development, FF&E and scheduling for workplace and office fit-outs with a focus on hotelisation and sustainability. Collaborated with director and lead architect to ensure smooth handover into technical stages.
Led UK-wide rollout and CAPEX refresh across a 42-site estate, delivering new openings and optimising venues for ROI. Managed landlord packs, procurement, budgets, and timelines, aligning brand with concept-to-completion.
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