Technical Interior Designer - Luxury Hospitality

UTOPIA; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UTOPIA is seeking a highly skilled Technical Interior FF&E Specialist with advanced Revit expertise to support the technical delivery of luxury hospitality interior projects. You will develop, coordinate, and deliver detailed interior documentation from Stage 2 through Stage 5, ensuring design intent translates into buildable, procurement-ready information.

You will work across high-end hospitality and residential projects within a BIM-led environment, producing robust interior packages and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in interior architecture or similar.
• 8–15 years of interior architectural design experience.
• Professional English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Proven proficiency in Revit (Architectural).
• Experience in hospitality or residential projects.
• Solid understanding of materials, detailing, and documentation workflows.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate detailed Revit-based interior documentation across all project stages (2–5)
• Develop technical drawing packages including GA plans, layouts, RCPs, elevations, sections, and bespoke joinery details
• Prepare and manage FF&E and OS&E schedules, specifications, and asset registers
• Ensure documentation is suitable for tender, procurement, and construction use
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design teams within shared BIM environments
• Support technical resolution of materials, finishes, furniture systems, and bespoke interior elements
• Support FF&E/OS&E procurement documentation, sample tracking, and product approvals
• Ensure all solutions meet durability, performance, maintenance, and luxury hospitality standards
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across all deliverables

Skills

English proficiency

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture or similar

Tools

Revit (Architectural)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Interior FF&E Specialist with advanced Revit expertise to support the technical delivery of luxury hospitality interior projects.

This role focuses on developing, coordinating, and delivering detailed interior documentation from Stage 2 through Stage 5, ensuring design intent is accurately translated into coordinated, buildable, and procurement-ready information.

You will work across high-end hospitality and residential projects, contributing to the production of technically robust interior packages within a BIM-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate detailed Revit-based interior documentation across all project stages (2–5)
• Develop technical drawing packages including GA plans, layouts, RCPs, elevations, sections, and bespoke joinery details
• Prepare and manage FF&E and OS&E schedules, specifications, and asset registers
• Ensure documentation is suitable for tender, procurement, and construction use
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design teams within shared BIM environments
• Support technical resolution of materials, finishes, furniture systems, and bespoke interior elements
• Support FF&E/OS&E procurement documentation, sample tracking, and product approvals
• Ensure all solutions meet durability, performance, maintenance, and luxury hospitality standards
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across all deliverables

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in interior Architecture or similar
• 8-15 years of experience in interior architectural design
• Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Proven proficiency in:
• Revit (Architectural)
• Experience in hospitality or residential projects (villas, hotels, resorts).
• Solid understanding of materials, structural elements, detailing, and documentation workflows.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Global project exposure - work on luxury hospitality projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
• A truly international team - collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
• High ownership environment aswe value initiative, independent thinking, and people who are ready to take responsibility for meaningful work.
• Growth opportunities as we scale rapidly, we create new opportunities internally and support team members in expanding their scope and responsibilities.
• Flexible formats of collaboration. Depending on the role, we offer fully remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities designed to support effective collaboration and individual productivity.
• Collaborate beyond design: work alongside architecture, branding, landscape, and operational teams to create cohesive experiences.
• Work on projects from concept to realization: contribute across the full architectural journey, from early vision and planning to execution and operational experience.
• Exposure to luxury standards and materials: work with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.