Interior Designer - Hotels in City of London

Job description

We are looking for a creative and detail-driven Interior Designer, ideally with hotel or hospitality experience. You will take projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring our hotels and spaces combine style, practicality, and an outstanding guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects across our hotel portfolio, from initial concept through to handover, ensuring each scheme reflects the brand identity and enhances the guest experience.
• Define project requirements, scope, and timescales during the design phase, working with stakeholders to set clear objectives and deliverables.
• Research, source, and recommend materials, furnishings, and finishes, with a focus on quality, durability, and suitability for high-traffic hospitality environments.
• Produce mood boards, sample boards, and design presentations to communicate concepts effectively to internal teams, senior management, and external partners.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, decorators, and the wider project team to coordinate design elements, resolve challenges, and maintain consistency across projects.
• Oversee work on site to ensure that installations meet design specifications, quality standards, and agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to identify suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure the right balance between design vision, cost efficiency, and operational needs.
• Consider long-term maintenance and durability when making design decisions, ensuring solutions remain practical, cost-effective, and sustainable over time.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, innovations, and best practice, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to new and ongoing projects.
• Carry out other design-related duties as required, supporting the team and business with additional tasks that contribute to successful project delivery.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or similar design software.
• Creative flair with an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good organisational and project management abilities, able to juggle multiple projects.
• Commercial awareness, balancing aesthetics, quality and cost.
• A proactive, hands-on “can do” approach.
• A team player who works well with others.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in interior design, ideally in hotels or hospitality.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Degree in Interior Design or a related subject.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

12-09-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English