SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

AvroKO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Professional development reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid birthday

Paid time off

Job summary

AvroKO’s London studio invites a seasoned Interior Design Leader to drive conceptually driven hospitality spaces—restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residences. You will guide a talented design team, shape client relationships, and coordinate with consultants to deliver exceptional results.

Join a global network spanning New York, Bangkok, San Francisco, and London, where collaboration and design excellence are celebrated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school.
• 8+ years of post-graduate design experience with high-end, conceptually driven projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading design teams and building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team toward external presentations including mood boards, 3-D modeling, photoshop renderings, CAD drawings, FF&E selections, and other duties.
• Engagingly and persuasively present work internally and externally.
• Act as liaison between the Principal in Charge and the design team during the design process.
• Coordinate and produce technical drawings including contract document sets and material schedules.
• Review documents to ensure design intent and technical accuracy.
• Manage design coordination within the team and with Owner’s consultants and AvroKO.
• Oversee communications with consultants and vendors.
• Review construction administration including RFI responses and submittals.
• Mentor interior designers and develop team members.
• Coordinate with Design Managers on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Promote a culture of design excellence and creativity across the studio.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Team management

Interior design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Join our London studio and be a part of a global network of studios spanning four cities (New York, Bangkok, San Francisco, and London). Consistently voted as one of the top three most admired firms in hospitality interior design, you’ll be working on conceptually driven projects which include restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential. You’ll be working collaboratively with some of the smartest, and design-forward experts in award-winning hospitality-driven spaces and experiences.

Join our London studio and be a part of a global network of studios spanning four cities (New York, Bangkok, San Francisco,London). Consistently voted as one of the top three most admired firms in hospitality interior design, you’ll be working on conceptually driven projects which include restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential. You’ll be working collaboratively with some of the smartest, and design-forward experts in award‑winning hospitality‑driven spaces and experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the design team toward external presentations which include mood boards, 3-D modeling, photoshop renderings, CAD drawings, image research, material selections, high-end FF&E selections, and other job-related duties as assigned.
• Engagingly and persuasively present work internally and externally.
• Act as Liaison between the Principal in Charge and the design team during the design process.
• Lead the coordination and production of technical drawings which include contract document sets, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets.
• Reviewing all documents to ensure they incorporate design intent and technical accuracy.
• Manage design coordination within the design team and between the Owner’s consultants and AvroKO.
• Manage communications and coordination between AvroKO and consultants.
• Reviewing construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field reports, and punch list reviews while resolving CA issues.
• Participate in coordination with consultants and vendors.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor interior designers.
• Coordinate with Design Managers in providing services per scope, budget, and schedule.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with your design team and studio at large, to promote a culture of design excellence and creativity.

Resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field from an accredited school.
• Hospitality experience is recommended.
• 8+ years of post-graduate design experience with significant experience in high-end, conceptually driven design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading design teams and building strong client relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of high-end FF&E, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrate a strong conceptual approach to design and persuasive presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively with design directors and creative managing directors across the firm.

Life at AvroKO

At AvroKO, we are dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

AvroKO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

We encourage employees to lead a life reflective of our hospitality mission and provide opportunities for team outings, and curated design events. Our benefits include pension scheme, referral bonus, yearly professional development reimbursement, paid holidays, paid birthday, and paid time off.