Senior Designer

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16th January, 2026

Job Title: Senior Designer
Sector: Hospitality
Work Arrangement: Office based (Hybrid option available post probation period)
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000p.a.

Overview:

We are looking for highly motivated, conscientious professionals with the ability to run a job and lead a team on a project to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a person who is well presented, enthusiastic and passionate about design and leadership.

The candidate will be required to:

• Prepare Concept design for Director review.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal English.
• Confidently express design ideas with hand sketches / digital sketches.
• Proficient in creating full concept, including storyboards and InDesign layouts.
• Present the design scheme to clients and consultant teams.
• Be advanced in AutoCAD, and be able to produce detailed design drawings.
• Prepare and guide a team through a detailed design package. Offering mentorship on all aspects from Architectural Details to Joinery drawings.
• Drive projects forward, knowing their projects inside out.
• Be able to have oversight of more than one area of a project, or multiple projects at one time.
• Co-ordinate with consultants and suppliers.
• Participate in site meetings, mockup reviews, joinery workshops, assisting with implementation, problem solving and snagging.
• Have a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Mark up shop drawings for construction purposes.
• Show exceptional time planning and organisation skills to ensure efficient project management. This will include reviewing programming and budgets.
• Build and grow existing client relationships.
• Have a proven ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date UK building requirements and regulations, following industry guidelines for Hospitality Design.
• Direct and develop material palettes with relevant knowledge for commercial interiors.
• Develop bespoke FF&E design from concept through to production.
• Create Sketchup 3D block models to visualise spatial volumes and develop the design.

The successful candidate should:

• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in managing a small team, starting with a minimum +3 individuals.
• Bring dynamic and positive energy to the team and projects.
• Inspire, motivate, and lead your team with confidence.
• Communicate with confidence when engaging with Directors, Clients and Consultants.
• Maintain transparency and clarity with all Directors/Owners.
• Effectively manage personal and team workloads, ensuring project timelines are met consistently.
• Establish ongoing client relations to ensure future project collaborations.
• Understand the difference between high-level and in-depth reporting.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks with clarity for themselves and their team.
• Be committed to high design standards and contribute actively to studio culture.
• Have an understanding of international design projects and current openings.

Software Requirements:

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Suite - InDesign & Photoshop
• SketchUp