Technical Interior Designer - Luxury Hospitality

Utopia Design; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

International team collaboration

Flexible collaboration formats

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Utopia Design 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 is translated into buildable, procurement-ready information.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in interior Architecture or similar.
• 8–15 years of experience in interior architectural design.
• Proven proficiency in Revit (Architectural).
• Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Experience in hospitality or residential projects.

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 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

Professional English

Coordination

Communication

BIM-minded

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Architecture

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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