Lead Senior Interior Architect – Bespoke Luxury Interiors

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubert Zandberg Interiors in London is seeking a senior interior architect to lead high-end residential and hospitality projects from concept through construction. You will oversee technical packages, coordinate with consultants and manage client expectations on bespoke interiors.

The role calls for strong design sense, materials knowledge, and leadership skills, with a focus on quality craftsmanship and on-site delivery. Strong UK regulatory understanding is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in interior architecture, interior design, architecture or related discipline.
• Six+ years’ professional experience in high-end residential, luxury hospitality or design-led environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to construction.
• Strong portfolio of high-end residential and/or hospitality projects with detailing.
• Excellent knowledge of interior architecture, construction detailing and UK Building Regulations.
• Strong understanding of luxury materials, finishes and specialist suppliers.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and fabricators.
• Strong project management, organisational and resource-planning skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and programmes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and collaborate within a design team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of interior architecture projects from concept through to completion.
• Translate concepts into sophisticated, technically resolved interiors.
• Develop spatial layouts, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms, finishes.
• Produce and oversee technical packages: GA plans, elevations, sections, joinery details.
• Ensure information is accurate and coordinated for the programme.
• Coordinate interior architecture with MEP, lighting, FF&E and other design information.
• Review shop drawings, samples and technical submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations and standards.
• Lead or attend client, consultant and contractor meetings as required.
• Present design proposals with clear, confident communication.
• Build strong client relationships and respond to feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in interior architecture/design/architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hubert Zandberg Interiors in London is seeking a senior interior architect to lead high-end residential and hospitality projects from concept through construction. You will oversee technical packages, coordinate with consultants and manage client expectations on bespoke interiors.

The role calls for strong design sense, materials knowledge, and leadership skills, with a focus on quality craftsmanship and on-site delivery. Strong UK regulatory understanding is essential.