Senior Interior Designer / Project Lead

TPI Studio; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Close collaboration with Director

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

TPI Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer / Project Lead to join its design-led practice in Auckland (Takapuna base). This is not entry-level — you will own projects, lead design development, and deliver high-quality interiors across retirement living, hospitality, residential, workplace, commercial and healthcare sectors.

You will work directly with the Director on a varied portfolio, taking responsibility for concept, documentation and client coordination while shaping a growing

Qualifications

• Solid industry experience in interior design; not graduate or entry level.
• Ability to lead projects from design development to delivery.
• Experience with Revit and rendering is preferred.
• NZ-based with local project experience.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design development.
• Project leadership and day-to-day delivery.
• Interior layouts, elevations and joinery.
• FF&E, finishes and material selections.
• 3D modelling and visualisation.
• Documentation and specifications.
• Consultant and supplier coordination.
• Client presentations and meetings.
• Project programming and quality control.

Skills

Independent working

Time management

Communication

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering

Job description

We're growing — Senior Interior Designer / Project Lead

A little update from TPI Studio...

I advertised a junior interior design position last week, expecting to bring someone into the studio to support our growing workload.

Since then, things have moved rather quickly!

The project pipeline has developed significantly, and the work currently coming through requires a more experienced designer who can take ownership of projects and work alongside me across design development and delivery.

So, I'm changing the role.

I'm now looking for a Senior Interior Designer / Project Lead to join TPI Studio.

This is not a graduate or entry-level position. I'm looking for someone with solid industry experience who is confident working independently, managing projects and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality interior design.

TPI Studio is a small, design-led practice working across retirement living, hospitality, residential, workplace, commercial and healthcare projects.

You'll work directly with me across a varied portfolio, with genuine involvement in:

• Concept and design development
• Project leadership and day-to-day delivery
• Interior layouts, elevations and joinery
• FF&E, finishes and material selections
• 3D modelling and visualisation
• Documentation and specifications
• Consultant and supplier coordination
• Client presentations and meetings
• Project programming and quality control

I'm looking for someone who is experienced, proactive, organised and confident taking ownership, with a strong eye for design and an understanding of how good ideas translate into well-resolved, buildable projects. Strong Revit, Adobe creative suite and rendering skills are prefered.

Whats on offer

• 37.5 hours per week
• Auckland (Takapuna based)/ flexible working
• Initially contract, with potential for a permanent position
• Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work closely with the Director and play a genuine role in shaping a growing boutique practice

I'm looking for NZ‑based designers with strong local project experience.

If you're an experienced interior designer who is looking for something a little different from a large practice — and you'd like to be part of building something small, ambitious and design-led — I'd love to hear from you.