Senior Interior Designer

DKO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & inclusion

Friendly creative team

Career progression

Projects across Australia

Professional memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness & social events

Parental leave policy

Job summary

DKO, a celebrated multidisciplinary design practice, seeks a Senior Interior Designer for our Surry Hills studio. You will lead design directions, develop concepts, and manage documentation while coordinating with PMs and external consultants.

Mentor teammates and present confidently to clients to guide the design process. You’ll visualize ideas using Archicad, Photoshop, SketchUp, and other media, contributing to award-winning projects across Australia and nurturing high-quality, thoughtful

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of interior design experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software for documentation and drawings.
• Strong communication skills for client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction for a range of projects.
• Develop design concepts, space planning, and material selections.
• Prepare construction documentation packages.
• Coordinate with project managers and external consultants.
• Present concepts to clients and guide design decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.
• Visualise concepts in Archicad, Photoshop, SketchUp, or similar tools.
• Prepare presentations for clients and consultants.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients and consultants.
• Pursue innovation and originality in design.

Skills

CAD software

Construction docs

Client-facing comms

Multi-project mgmt

Collaborative design

Education

Interior Design/Interior Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

ArchiCAD

Job description

We are a celebrated, multidisciplinary design practice with a team of over 280 professionals across six studios in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Our portfolio includes diverse projects such as bespoke residences, luxury hotels, innovative hospitality and workplace interiors, urban design, large-scale master planning, and landscape architecture. At DKO, our workplace culture is shaped by our core values, fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment where our people can excel.

The Role:

We're looking for a Senior Interior Designer to join our Surry Hills studio team as we embark on several exciting upcoming projects. In this role, you'll craft spaces that blend visual appeal with practical functionality, elevating the everyday experience of those who live and stay within them. This is a collaborative, hands-on position where you'll help translate visions into reality, assess materials and design concepts, and contribute as an integral member of our creative team.

Duties include:

• Lead the design direction for a variety of projects
• Develop design concepts, spatial planning, and material selections
• Prepare documentation packages for construction
• Coordinate with internal project managers and external consultants
• Present ideas confidently to clients and guide them through the design process
• Mentor and support junior team members
• To visualise design ideas in Archicad, Photoshop, Sketchup, and/or other suitable media
• To prepare presentations for client, consultant and/or relevant parties
• Hold coordination meetings with clients and other consultants
• Pursue innovation in design, possessing creativity and originality

Skills & Experience:

• Qualification in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or equivalent 5-8 years of experience in interior design
• Proficiency in CAD software (Revit/ArchiCAD)
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and technical detailing
• Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and a passion for high-quality, thoughtful design

What We Offer:

• Work in an award-winning studio with a focus on equity and inclusion
• Work in a friendly, supportive, fun and creative team environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to projects across Australia
• Professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health for you and your family
• Wellness initiatives and social events
• Generous parental leave policy

Application Requirements

• When applying for this job, please provide a Cover Letter, CV and Portfolio.