Senior Interior Designer

Staycity Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid family leave

Bonus scheme

Discounted rates for overnight stays

Refer and earn scheme

Cycle to work

Education Support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Staycity Group in London seeks an experienced Senior Interior Designer – Mat Cover (12 months FTC) to lead interior design across Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels, translating brand identity into guest spaces.

You will manage layouts, FF&E, procurement, and onsite delivery, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with Development, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, and external consultants to ensure high-quality, timely show suites and openings.

Qualifications

• Significant hospitality, residential, or commercial interior design experience.
• Proven experience taking projects from layout to FF&E.
• Strong spatial planning and detailing.
• Excellent FF&E sourcing and procurement knowledge.
• Hands-on delivery, snagging and final styling.
• Ability to mentor junior designers and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review layouts and detailed design packages for new hotel and aparthotel developments, refurbishments, and brand enhancement projects across Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels.
• Progress design concepts into detailed design, by managing layouts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Manage FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), OS&E, and soft furnishings that align with brand standards and budget requirements.
• Assist in FF&E procurement, including tendering, ordering, tracking, and liaison with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, and external consultants throughout the design and delivery process.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, design quality, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct site visits during construction, installation, and delivery phases to review progress, resolve design issues, and ensure high quality execution.
• Lead the delivery and dressing of guest rooms, apartments, public spaces, and show suites ahead of openings and photography.
• Drive continuous improvement of Staycity and Wilde brand design standards, ensuring consistency while evolving both brands.
• Research emerging hospitality trends, sustainable materials, and innovative FF&E solutions to keep our portfolio contemporary and competitive.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands — Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels — united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work.

Whether you’re joining our operations or head office teams, you’ll be part of a fast-growing European hospitality group built on our values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect. We’re a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work — because we believe great hospitality starts with people who feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Interior Designer – Mat Cover (12 months FTC) to join our Design team in London. This role will lead the design and delivery of interior spaces across both Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels, ensuring every project reflects each brand's unique identity while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
• Bonus scheme that rewards high performers;- based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
• Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
• Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
• Education Support to help you foster new skills
• Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We would love you to have:

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in hospitality, residential, or commercial interior design, with hotel or aparthotel experience Essential.
• Proven experience taking projects from layout and detailed design through to FF&E specification and on-site delivery.
• Strong understanding of spatial planning, detailed design development, materiality, finishes, lighting, and furniture specification.
• Excellent knowledge of FF&E sourcing, suppliers, procurement processes, and industry best practice.
• Hands-on experience managing the delivery, installation, and dressing of interior spaces, including snagging and final styling.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and balancing design aspirations with operational requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry standard design software. Experience with Revit is advantageous.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• A creative mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality environments.

What you can do for us:

• Review layouts and detailed design packages for new hotel and aparthotel developments, refurbishments, and brand enhancement projects across Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels.
• Progress design concepts into detailed design, by managing layouts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Manage FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), OS&E, and soft furnishings that align with brand standards and budget requirements.
• Assist in FF&E procurement, including tendering, ordering, tracking, and liaison with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, and external consultants throughout the design and delivery process.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, design quality, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct site visits during construction, installation, and delivery phases to review progress, resolve design issues, and ensure high quality execution.
• Lead the delivery and dressing of guest rooms, apartments, public spaces, and show suites ahead of openings and photography.
• Drive continuous improvement of Staycity and Wilde brand design standards, ensuring consistency while evolving both brands.
• Research emerging hospitality trends, sustainable materials, and innovative FF&E solutions to keep our portfolio contemporary and competitive.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination, and if you lead with kindness, clarity, and curiosity, we’d love to hear from you.