Senior Interior Architect/Designer

Rias; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

30 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Standard working hours: 9:00am - 5:30p

Job summary

RKA Architectural Design studio in St Andrews or Glasgow is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to take ownership of high-quality residential, hospitality and commercial projects from concept through to completion.

You will combine strong creative ability with technical knowledge and lead projects while collaborating with clients, contractors and consultants, and producing detailed technical drawings. Minimum 5 years' experience and a strong portfolio are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' professional interior design experience.
• Strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical drawing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Strong written and spoken English; eligibility to work in the UK; full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through to completion.
• Collaborate directly with clients, contractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Develop space plans, concepts and select materials.
• Produce detailed technical drawings for project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Communicate design intent effectively through presentations.

Skills

Interior design leadership

Space planning

Concept development

Material selection

Technical drawing

Client communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Interior Architect/Designer

St Andrews or Glasgow

We are looking for an experienced and creatively driven Senior Interior Designer to join our St Andrews or Glasgow office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented designer to take ownership of high-quality residential, hospitality and commercial projects from initial concept through to completion.

The successful candidate will combine strong creative ability with excellent technical knowledge and proven experience delivering projects to a high standard.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in leading interior design projects from concept through to completion.
• Confident working directly with clients, contractors, suppliers and wider consultant teams.
• Highly skilled in space planning, concept development and material selection.
• Comfortable producing detailed technical drawings.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• A strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about design, materials, craftsmanship and creating exceptional interiors.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative studio environment.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' professional interior design experience.
• Strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical drawing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and spoken English
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Full UK driving license

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benchmarked against experience
• Employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Standard working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Annual bonus

Salary

Competitive

Contract length

Permanent

Full/part time

Full Time

Advert posted

26 August 2026

Closing date

28 September 2026

Practice

RKA Architectural Design studio
Hayloft Office
Mount Melville House
Mount Melville
ST ANDREWS KY16 8NT
United Kingdom

Contact

[e-mail]
http://rka.scot

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
t: [phone] e: [e-mail]

RIAS Offices are open from 10am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The RIAS values your privacy. View our privacy policy and cookie policy .

Copyright © The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland 2024.
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland is registered in Scotland (RC000483) at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE.
A registered Scottish Charity (SC002753).