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.

ROLE

The 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of contact for the client
Represent the client’s objectives while aligning them with team capabilities and organisational standards
Consult with clients on functional and spatial requirements; prepare information on design, specifications, materials, colour, equipment, costs, and programme
Provide regular progress updates to clients; coordinate with project stakeholders to clarify issues and negotiate solutions
In 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 learnings
Offer leadership and technical support for construction documentation, detailing, finishes, and adherence to design intent
Assist in organising project meetings, including agendas, minutes, reports, and action logs
Create and maintain detailed project programmes, work breakdown structures, and budgets, ensuring timely decision-making to meet project milestones
Manage the relationship between contract requirements, team assignments, budgets, and schedules, and monitor the resulting impact on financial performance, forecasting, and staffing plans
Supervise and mentor team members to support effective delivery and professional development
Support senior leadership in the development of project scope, fees, budgets, and services during the marketing and contract phase
Contribute to business development, marketing initiatives, and negotiation efforts, including pursuing additional services with existing clients and preparing project and subconsultant contracts

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture
Professional registration preferred
Environmental accreditation preferred
5-10+ years’ experience in interior architectural practice with project management across all phases
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related design tools
Revit experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methods, material application, and architectural systems
Strong understanding of project programmes, schedules, staffing, and budgets
FF&E experience to support and realise design intent
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
Proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong team-working skills
Ability to travel as required

Applicants must include a copy of their CV and portfolio.