Senior Interior Designer (Hybrid, Hospitality, Consultancy contract) (MBJ0220)

Senior Interior Designer

Location: London, UK

Working pattern: Hybrid (Must be London-based or commutable)

Contract type: Self-employed consultancy contract

Important: This is a consultancy-based contract position, not a PAYE employment role. The successful candidate will be engaged on a self-employed basis and will be required to invoice monthly for their agreed fee. Candidates should therefore be eligible to work in the UK and comfortable managing their own tax, National Insurance, pension and other self-employment obligations.

An established, internationally recognised hospitality interior-design studio is seeking a talented Senior Interior Designer to join its London team on a hybrid consultancy basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a conceptually strong, detail-driven designer with proven luxury-hospitality experience. You will work across high-profile international hotel, resort, wellness, F&B and branded-residential projects, helping to create distinctive guest experiences rooted in a strong sense of place, culture, materiality and narrative.

The studio is known for delivering thoughtful, highly crafted hospitality environments that balance creative ambition with operational functionality and exceptional attention to detail. Its work spans luxury hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, bars and destination-led hospitality projects internationally.blinkdg

The role

As Senior Interior Designer, you will take a leading role in the development and delivery of interior-design projects from early concept through to design development, documentation and coordination.

You will work closely with Design Directors, Project Directors and wider project teams, contributing creatively while taking ownership of key packages, design deliverables and day-to-day coordination. The role would suit someone who is passionate about luxury hospitality, enjoys working within a collaborative international studio environment and can confidently translate an initial design narrative into a refined, buildable interior.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of hospitality interiors from concept through to design development and delivery
• Produce compelling concept presentations, design narratives, mood boards, material palettes and detailed design packages
• Develop innovative and culturally relevant design solutions for luxury hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, bars and hospitality-led residential projects
• Prepare and coordinate interior-design information including space plans, furniture layouts, finishes plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details and schedules
• Select and specify high-quality furniture, lighting, finishes, materials, sanitaryware, decorative accessories and bespoke design elements
• Support the development of FF&E packages, including furniture plans, specifications, schedules, material boards and supplier information
• Work closely with external consultants, architects, lighting designers, operators, contractors, suppliers and specialist fabricators
• Coordinate design information across architectural, MEP, lighting, kitchen, landscape and specialist consultant packages
• Ensure design intent, quality and project standards are maintained throughout each stage of the project
• Attend internal design reviews, client meetings and presentations as required
• Present design ideas and technical information clearly and professionally to clients and internal stakeholders
• Support more junior designers through guidance, review and day-to-day mentoring
• Manage assigned design packages, deadlines and priorities effectively across multiple live projects
• Assist with project coordination, material research, supplier liaison, sample reviews and design-quality control
• Contribute to the studio's design culture through curiosity, collaboration, strong visual awareness and a genuine interest in global hospitality trends

Candidate profile

• Degree-qualified in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a closely related discipline
• Approximately 5-8+ years' professional interior-design experience within a reputable design studio
• Proven experience working on high-end hospitality projects, ideally including luxury hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, bars or destination-led leisure projects
• A portfolio demonstrating strong concept design, spatial planning, materiality, FF&E selection, detailing and project-delivery capability
• A refined design aesthetic with a strong understanding of luxury, guest experience, storytelling, local context and brand-led hospitality design
• Confident producing work across concept, schematic design, design development and technical coordination stages
• Strong FF&E knowledge, including furniture, decorative lighting, finishes, fabrics, accessories, bespoke elements and supplier research
• Experience producing technical drawing packages and coordinating information with project consultants
• Comfortable working on several projects concurrently within a deadline-driven studio environment
• Strong organisation, communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative, proactive and able to take ownership of workstreams while contributing positively to a wider team
• Confident communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and senior internal stakeholders
• International project exposure would be advantageous
• Experience working with luxury hotel brands, operators or high-end developers would be beneficial

Software skills

• AutoCAD is essential
• Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, is essential
• SketchUp is highly desirable
• Revit knowledge would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

What is offered

• Hybrid working arrangement based around the London studio
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led international hospitality projects
• Exposure to luxury hotels, resorts, wellness, spa, F&B and destination hospitality environments
• A collaborative studio culture with an international outlook
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced design leaders, consultants, operators and specialist suppliers
• Competitive monthly consultancy fee, dependent on experience and suitability
• Immediate or short-notice availability would be advantageous