Interior Designer

Criterion Hospitality; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital is seeking an interior designer with hospitality experience to develop brand design standards and deliver projects from concept to completion. You will ensure spaces blend style, practicality, and an outstanding guest experience while working with the design team, operations, and external partners.

The role requires crafting mood boards, sourcing materials, and overseeing site installations to meet design specifications, quality, and timelines.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience in interior design within the hospitality sector.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects, including finished projects, schedules, and drawings.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Produce the technical and aesthetic brand standards for hotel brands.
• Develop room types and concepts with design team and hotel operations.
• Coordinate design elements with architects, contractors, suppliers, and project team to ensure consistency across projects.

Skills

Creative flair

Strong communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related subject

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Criterion Capital are a London based developer, owner, and operator of our own hotels, including our in-house Zedwell brand. We have our own in-house design team developing concepts, brand standards, and designs for our pipeline of hotels.

We are looking for a creative and detail-driven Interior Designer with hospitality or hotel experience to help develop our brand standards. You will support the design team develop brand design standards and work on projects, delivering designs from initial concept through to completion, ensuring our hotels and spaces combine style, practicality, and an outstanding guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce the technical and aesthetic brand standards for our hotel brands.
• Develop room types and concepts in conjunction with the design team and hotel operations team.
• Work closely with the hotel operations team, architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team to coordinate design elements, resolve challenges, and maintain consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to identify suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and ensure the right balance between design vision, cost efficiency, and operational needs.
• Produce mood boards, sample boards, and design presentations to communicate concepts effectively to internal teams, senior management, and external partners.
• Prepare drawings for bespoke joinery when required and liaise with construction teams to oversee their execution.
• 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.
• Oversee work on site to ensure that installations meet design specifications, quality standards, and agreed timelines.
• 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.

Proficiency

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino, Revit & all Adobe design software.
• Creative flair with an excellent eye for detail, whilst working within financial and time constraints.
• 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 three years of professional experience in interior design within the hospitality sector.
• A strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects, including finished projects, schedules, and drawings.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related subject.