Interior Designer at Leading Practice

A leading global destination and hospitality design practice is seeking an Interior Designer for its London studio. Grounded in a hospitality-led design ethos, the practice delivers projects of all scales—from initial feasibility studies through to final detailing—working as an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Together with its interior design studio, the organisation specialises in hospitality, gaming and entertainment, urban and mixed-use, and high-end residential design. Originally founded in Honolulu in 1945, the firm’s values reflect an island-inspired commitment to community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability. Culture, heritage, and environmental stewardship underpin its approach to creating places that protect, respect, and enrich their natural and cultural settings while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.ROLEThe Interior designer leads multiple projects, contributes to revenue and growth, and is responsible for planning, organising, managing project teams, and overseeing resourcing. The role ensures smooth workflow and efficient execution of interior architectural projects. Acting as the primary liaison between principals, project teams, and clients, the Project Manager also plays a key role in team building and motivation.RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the primary point of contact for the clientRepresent the client’s objectives while aligning them with team capabilities and organisational standardsConsult with clients on functional and spatial requirements; prepare information on design, specifications, materials, colour, equipment, costs, and programmeProvide regular progress updates to clients; coordinate with project stakeholders to clarify issues and negotiate solutionsIn collaboration with the Senior Designer and Project Architect, manage project execution and documentation across all stages—including contracts, budgeting, scheduling, design, specifications, construction administration, site observations, change orders, payment requests, FF&E, post-occupancy review, and project learningsOffer leadership and technical support for construction documentation, detailing, finishes, and adherence to design intentAssist in organising project meetings, including agendas, minutes, reports, and action logsCreate and maintain detailed project programmes, work breakdown structures, and budgets, ensuring timely decision-making to meet project milestonesManage the relationship between contract requirements, team assignments, budgets, and schedules, and monitor the resulting impact on financial performance, forecasting, and staffing plansSupervise and mentor team members to support effective delivery and professional developmentSupport senior leadership in the development of project scope, fees, budgets, and services during the marketing and contract phaseContribute to business development, marketing initiatives, and negotiation efforts, including pursuing additional services with existing clients and preparing project and subconsultant contractsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior ArchitectureProfessional registration preferredEnvironmental accreditation preferred5-10+ years’ experience in interior architectural practice with project management across all phasesProficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related design toolsRevit experience preferredAdvanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methods, material application, and architectural systemsStrong understanding of project programmes, schedules, staffing, and budgetsFF&E experience to support and realise design intentProven ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budgetStrong leadership, communication, collaboration, and mentoring skillsProactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to meet deadlinesStrong team-working skillsAbility to travel as requiredApplicants must include a copy of their CV and portfolio.