Midweight Interior Designer

Afroditi Krassa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Afroditi Krassa is seeking a Midweight Hospitality Interior Designer to contribute to memorable guest experiences within a London-based, award-winning studio. The role requires at least five years of professional interior design experience in hospitality, with strong concept development and client presentation skills.

You will balance creative exploration with technical execution across concept through delivery, collaborating on international and luxury hospitality projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Hospitality design experience, at least 3 projects in F&B and wider hospitality.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent visual communication and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting to and working directly with clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop authentic client presentations, including concept narratives, visual research, and design development.
• Produce spatial planning, zonal layouts, and furniture plans.
• Resolve architectural and spatial requirements while exploring the experiential qualities of interiors.
• Prepare specifications, schedules, and documentation for materials, finishes, fixtures, and hardware.
• Source materials and products; undertake research to support project requirements.
• Design and develop bespoke FF&E packages.
• Liaise with clients, subconsultants, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage site construction, FF&E production, procurement, and installation processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AI visualization

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

FF&E procurement

AutoCAD

Job description

Founded in London in 2002, Afroditi began in a converted garage in South London with a clear ambition: to challenge convention and redefine hospitality design. Led by Founder and Product Designer Afroditi Krassa, the studio has developed a distinctive, concept-led approach, creating some of London’s most recognisable hospitality destinations, from itsu and Dishoom to award-winning hotels around the world.

Today, with more than two decades of experience, 250 projects and 40 design awards, Afroditi operates across three continents, partnering with visionary developers, ultra-luxury hotels, celebrity chefs and leading hospitality operators. The studio combines strategic thinking with creative rigour to build compelling concepts, distinctive brands and memorable spaces that shape how people experience hospitality.

Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time, Hybrid (up to 1 day per week WFH)
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a talented and experienced Midweight Hospitality Interior Designer with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences and a strong understanding of hospitality environments.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent design skills across all project stages, from concept creation through to delivery, with a particular strength in concept development. You will be resourceful, proactive, highly organised, and capable of balancing creative thinking with technical execution.

This role requires someone who can confidently operate at both the strategic and detailed scales of design, navigating the creative, technical, and logistical demands of fast-paced hospitality projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects for influential clients within an award-winning international design studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop authentic, uber-creative and compelling client presentations, including concept narratives, visual research, and design development.
• Produce exciting spatial planning, zonal layouts, and furniture plans.
• Resolve architectural and spatial requirements while exploring the sculptural and experiential qualities of interior environments.
• Prepare comprehensive specifications, schedules, and documentation, including materials, finishes, fixtures, and hardware.
• Source materials and products, undertaking research and development to support project requirements.
• Design and develop bespoke FF&E packages.
• Liaise directly with clients, subconsultants, suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor site construction, FF&E production, procurement, and installation processes independently.
• Collaborate creatively and effectively within client and project teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ professional interior design experience.
• Proven hospitality design experience, at least 3 projects in F&B and wider hospitality
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent visual communication and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting to and working directly with clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SketchUp and AI visualisation.
• Experience working on international and luxury hospitality projects.
• Knowledge of FF&E procurement and installation processes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in people with at least one exceptional quality.

At Afroditi, we’re always looking out for exceptional talent.
Our studio works on luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and flagship restaurants and bars across the globe - in some of the world’s most desirable locations, from London to the Indian Ocean.