Senior Interior Designer

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11th March, 2026

Job Title: Senior Interior Designer
Sector: Luxury Hospitality | High-End Hotels | F&B
Contract: Full Time Contract - 9 months (maternity cover)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (1D Office; 4D WFH)
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 pro rata

The Opportunity:
We are representing one of the world's most influential and fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality brands. Known for creating "places that tell stories," our client is currently undergoing a period of rapid global expansion. We are seeking a high-calibre, autonomous Freelance FF&E Specialist to join their award-winning design team for a critical four-month project.
This is a rare opportunity to cover a maternity cover role, at the forefront of hospitality design, contributing to iconic global portfolios during a high-velocity growth phase.

The Role:
You will bring together strong creative vision with a rigorous technical approach. The ideal candidate will have a well-established background in high-end hospitality and F&B projects, supported by a portfolio demonstrating successfully completed of these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept Creation & Visual Development: Ability to originate strong interior design concepts and translate them into clear, well-structured presentation material for clients. Confident in expressing design ideas through both 2D and 3D visual exploration, supported by curated imagery that defines the overall creative direction.
• FF&E Design Leadership: Comprehensive understanding of FF&E design and sourcing, including the creation of original design solutions and custom drawing packages. Experienced in guiding projects through every stage of the process-from concept and specification to supplier coordination, prototyping, procurement management, and final installation.
• Sector Experience: Solid professional experience within hospitality design, particularly within public spaces and food & beverage environments. Exposure to residential projects would be considered an advantage.
• Material & Supplier Expertise: Extensive familiarity with a wide range of materials, finishes, and specialist FF&E suppliers, supporting informed design specification and sourcing.
• Professional Qualities: A motivated and collaborative individual who contributes positively within a team environment while building strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients. Highly organised with strong decision-making ability, excellent time management, and a proactive approach to learning. Maintains consistent precision and attention to detail throughout every phase of a project.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign is essential.
• Deep understanding of global materials and finishes and a well-developed network of trusted suppliers.
• The role requires someone who can quickly integrate into a project environment, confidently managing the complexities of refurbishment work within fast-paced studio settings.
• Strong communication skills are equally important, with the ability to clearly convey design intent and collaborate effectively within a dynamic, high-performing team.

Why Apply?

• Prestige: Work with a globally sought-after design powerhouse at the peak of their expansion.
• Impact: Take ownership of public-facing spaces in high-visibility lifestyle hotels.
• Future Growth: While this is a maternity cover of 9 months contract, the scale of our client's global pipeline often leads to extended opportunities for the right talent.

How to Apply:
Things are moving fast. If you are a specialist who meets all the above criteria and is available immediately, please submit your CV and a PDF Portfolio (or link) highlighting your hospitality and F&B experience and technical packages.