Senior Interior Designer, Hospitality

The Studio

This established London studio specialises in hospitality architecture and interior design, working on hotels, resorts and mixed-use developments in the UK and internationally.

Its projects bring together architecture, interior architecture and interior design to create distinctive guest experiences. The work balances strong creative concepts with detailed technical delivery, responding carefully to the location, operator requirements and commercial considerations of each project.

The studio works across every stage of the design process, from initial concept and space planning through to construction and completion.

The Opportunity

The studio is looking for a Senior Interior Designer to lead the design and delivery of multiple hospitality projects.

You will lead internal design teams, delegate work and act as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, consultants and the wider project team.

The role will involve developing original design concepts and producing drawings, models, visual material, mood boards and presentations. You will also oversee the preparation of detailed design and construction information, including full working drawing packages, bespoke joinery, furniture and lighting details.

Alongside the creative aspects of the role, you will ensure projects are delivered in line with the agreed programme and budget. You will coordinate external consultants, review technical information, implement quality assurance procedures and ensure that relevant statutory and building regulation requirements are addressed.

You will lead presentations and design discussions with clients, interpreting their requirements and communicating ideas clearly. Internally, you will manage and mentor designers, junior designers and interns, ensuring that team members are properly briefed and supported throughout the project.

The Candidate

• Strong hospitality interior design experience
• Experience leading the design and delivery of multiple projects
• Ability to develop original and creative design concepts
• Strong technical design and detailing ability
• Experience producing and reviewing comprehensive working drawing and construction packages
• Experience designing bespoke furniture, joinery and lighting
• Confidence leading and delegating work across an internal design team
• Experience managing and mentoring designers, junior designers and interns
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Experience coordinating consultants and external design teams
• A clear understanding of project programmes, deadlines and resource requirements
• Experience delivering projects within agreed budgets
• Knowledge of building regulations, statutory requirements and quality assurance procedures
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally