Senior Interior Designer – Mat Cover

Staycity Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid family leave (>1 year of service)

Flexible working patterns

Bonus scheme based on core values and

Discounted overnight stays for you and

Refer and earn up to £/€550

Cycle to work scheme

Education Support

Volunteer days: 2 paid days per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Staycity Group is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design across Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels in London. The role focuses on delivering spaces that reflect brand identity while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive design from concept through FF&E, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand standards and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Significant hospitality/interiors experience with hotel/aparthotel projects preferred.
• Experience taking projects from layout and detailed design through FF&E specification and on-site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts and detailed design packages for hotel and aparthotel projects.
• Progress concepts to detailed design with drawings, schedules, and presentations.
• Specify and source FF&E and OS&E aligned with brand standards and budgets.
• Manage FF&E procurement, including tendering, ordering, tracking and supplier liaison.
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, Marketing, Procurement and external consultants.
• Coordinate with architects and contractors to maintain design intent and quality on-site.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit (advantageous)

Project management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

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.

The role:

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.

Benefits:

• Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
• Flexible working patterns
• 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
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
• 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:

• Develop 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, producing layouts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Specify and source FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), OS&E, and soft furnishings that align with brand standards and budget requirements.
• Manage 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 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.
• Mentor and support junior members of the London Design team, sharing knowledge and promoting design excellence across the department.

Start your Staycity Group journey — apply now!