Senior Interior Designer - Lead From Concept To Delivery

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness leave

Education assistance

Parental leave

Extra annual leave

Infection protection cover

Matched charitable donations

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Interior Designer Lead in Sydney to guide projects from concept through delivery, delivering innovative and sustainable interior solutions that meet client expectations and uphold our reputation for excellence.

You will lead a team, collaborate with architects and clients, and create comprehensive design packages with cost estimates, leveraging CAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite to drive high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive interior design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design solutions.
• Proficiency in CAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability standards (BREEAM, Green Star) and daylighting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept development to hand-off, ensuring deliverables meet quality, cost, time and brand standards.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver integrated, functional interior spaces.
• Oversee and mentor junior designers, provide technical feedback and support professional growth.
• Produce comprehensive design packages, including drawings, material specifications, 3-D visualizations, and detailed cost estimates.

Skills

Interior design

Leadership

CAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe CS

Sustainability

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

CAD Software

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Interior Designer Lead — From Concept to Delivery (Sydney)

Full‑time, Hybrid work arrangement – Office & Home. Target location: Sydney, Australia.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer to lead projects from concept through delivery, delivering innovative and sustainable interior solutions that meet client expectations and build our reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept development to hand‑off, ensuring deliverables meet quality, cost, time and brand standards.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver integrated, functional interior spaces.
• Oversee and mentor junior designers, provide technical feedback and support professional growth.
• Produce comprehensive design packages, including drawings, material specifications, 3‑D visualizations, and detailed cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive interior design experience, preferably in commercial projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design solutions and technical mastery.
• Proficiency in CAD, Revit, SketchUp, or similar design tools and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability standards (BREEAM, Green Star) and day‑lighting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Wellness leave: extra days to support work life balance.
• Education Assistance Program to support your professional growth.
• Parental leave up to 14 weeks' paid leave.
• Additional leave options: earn an extra week of annual leave & purchase up to two more.
• Employer‑funded infection protection cover.
• Workplace giving – matched donations via our community program.

Location & Working Arrangements

Must be based in Sydney and will operate within a flexible hybrid working model with both in‑office and at‑home arrangements.

Company Culture

Our culture prioritises inclusion, belonging and professional growth. We embrace diversity and support an open, supportive workplace for all employees.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed sequentially; early application is encouraged to secure consideration.