Mid-Level Interior Designer (x2)

VirtuHire; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote

Competitive salary

Job summary

VirtuHire is assisting a boutique luxury design studio in Cape Town to recruit a technically focused mid-level interior designer who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must show strong technical execution and work with independence while collaborating with several project leads.

Requirements include around 4 years of interior design experience, a background in luxury residential or premium F&B, and advanced Revit proficiency.

Qualifications

• Around 4 years of relevant interior design experience.
• Strong background in luxury residential, hospitality, or premium F&B environments.
• Advanced Revit proficiency (non-negotiable).
• Relevant qualification from a recognised design institution.
• Ability to manage independent workstreams while collaborating across teams.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a high-performance environment.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to contribute beyond a rigid job scope.

Skills

Independent workstreams

High pressure

Luxury interiors

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Recognised interior design qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

Client Overview

A boutique, high-performance luxury design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. The studio operates at the top end of the market, delivering premium work across hospitality, luxury food & beverage, and high-end residential environments. Known for its strong design identity and demanding pace, the studio is collaborative but expects a high level of ownership and output from its team.

Role Summary

This is a technically focused mid-level role suited to designers who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced, high-calibre studio environment. This is not a junior or developmental role — candidates must bring strong technical execution, proven experience, and the ability to operate with a degree of independence while collaborating across multiple project leads.

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Around 4 years of relevant interior design experience
• Strong background in luxury residential, hospitality, or premium F&B environments
• Advanced Revit proficiency (non-negotiable)
• Relevant qualification from a recognised design institution
• Ability to manage independent workstreams while collaborating across teams
• Comfortable working under pressure in a high-performance environment
• Proactive mindset with willingness to contribute beyond a rigid job scope

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience within high-calibre or well-known design studios
• Exposure to luxury projects locally or internationally
• Commercial awareness alongside strong design sensibility
• Polished, detail-oriented, and highly responsive

Application Requirements

• Portfolio showcasing high-end/luxury project work
• Clear demonstration of Revit capability and depth of usage
• Overview of previous companies and calibre of studio experience
• Highlighted international or premium hospitality/residential exposure (if applicable)

Benefits

Remote

Competitive Salary