Interior Designer

Criterion Hospitality; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital in London seeks a creative Interior Designer with hospitality experience to help develop brand standards and support the design team from concept to completion. You will ensure our hotels and spaces combine style, practicality and an outstanding guest experience.

You will work with operations, architects, contractors, suppliers and the wider project team, delivering designs that meet objectives within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional interior design experience in hospitality.
• Strong portfolio with finished projects, schedules and drawings.
• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce the technical and aesthetic brand standards for hotel brands.
• Develop room types and concepts with design and operations teams.
• Coordinate design elements with architects, contractors, suppliers and project team.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify suppliers and manage costs vs. design vision.
• Prepare mood boards, boards and design presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee on-site installations to ensure design specs are met and timelines kept.

Skills

Interior design

Hospitality design

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Adobe Suite

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

Adobe 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 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.