Experienced Interior Designer - Bars and restaurants

Experienced Interior Designer - Bars and restaurants
£40,000 - £45,000 + Discretionary bonus 
Central London and Hybrid  


We are working with a hospitality specialist as they look to hire an experienced Interior Designer to join their tight knit team.

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile company where you’ll take on significant responsibility and push yourself to gain a deeper understanding of the hospitality industry as a whole. You’ll have the chance to design environments that leave a lasting impact on customers, as the company often influences various elements, including music, OS&E, and even the menu. There will be plenty of client-facing interaction, giving you the opportunity to help shape the studio's culture and practices. Additionally, some project-related travel is included, offering further variety and growth.

If you thrive on hands-on experience in crafting exceptional hospitality environments and enjoy continuous learning and challenges, this could be an ideal opportunity for you. In addition to a hybrid working model of three days in the office and two remote, they offer the flexibility of 10 days working from anywhere in the world—perfect for extending your holidays while staying productive.

 
The Role:

This position is ideal for a dynamic designer who thrives on being involved in every stage of the design process. You’ll be joining a small, fast-paced team working on creative, international restaurant and bar projects from inception to completion. Your ideas and contributions will be valued and expected. With a variety of exciting projects across the hospitality sector, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to be part of a growing team.

The role suits a self-driven team player with a positive, collaborative, and communicative mindset who is eager to continuously develop their skills. The company partners with passionate brands, clients, and entrepreneurs, bringing long-term visions to life. Their in-house team of designers, advisors, chefs, and operational strategists creates a unique environment, making it a fascinating place for those passionate about F&B and hospitality.


Responsibilities:
  
 

• Leading multiple F&B projects in the UK and abroad and be a ‘design expert’ within the team
• Upholding the highest standards in project delivery and adhering to established processes, frameworks and reviews across the studio
• Identifying what success, quality and design integrity looks like on projects and implementing action plans to improve or maintain these
• Being considerate of the timeframes and deliverables of all interior projects
• Sometimes assisting with fee proposals and budgeting to allow maximum quality to always be delivered and have a commercial mindset to mind efficiency across the projects
• Mentor and train junior designers and midweight designers. Check they are all fully engaged on projects and provide support and training where needed.
• Motivate the team and inspire a creative and collaborative culture to create soulful spaces that really connect with people through attention to detail
• Developing strong concepts that have clear core ideas and rationale  
• Developing narratives and storytelling moments that engage people
• Creating palettes and sourcing materials for design projects.
• Creating layouts and spatial design that focus on the guest experience
• Developing joinery details that suit the project needs or developing highly detailed FF&E, art and accessories specifications
• Reviewing detailed drawing packages and Finishes and FF&E Specifications, complete with technical requirements
• Sharing technical skills and firsthand experience in design and project execution with the team
• Inviting suppliers and consultants to present to the team to build knowledge on materials
• Oversee project budgets 
• On-site meetings and virtual meetings.
• Liaising with consultants and contractors
• Reporting into Design Director on projects
• Often required to take a Project Lead role
• Generate new business leads and promote the company at industry events

Required Skills & Experience: 
  
 

• Experienced in varied and detailed experience working on restaurant, hospitality and/or retail projects or production/set design.
• Confident in designing and running their own projects under direction of the senior members of the team
• An all-round designer who has experience of working on projects from concept to completion
• Creativity, flair and passion for great quality interior design
• Able to share your passion for design and motivate others
• Organised and efficient and used to working to deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Autonomous and self motivated
• Highly professional and pro-active to find solutions to challenges that arise.
• Highly collaborative and adaptable, keen to work as part of a team.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to create detailed drawing packages
• Experience producing detailed FF&E specification with costings, materials, finishes and schedules
• Must be proficient in Autocad, Photoshop and SketchUp
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications and producing client presentations
• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited school
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

For more information, please reach out to Julian Robinson at julian.robinson@sketchrecruitment.com or careers@sketchrecruitment.com
 
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