Senior Interior designer/Team leader - Hospitality

Senior Interior designer/Team leader - Hospitality 
£55,000 - £75,000

We are working with a super creative, award-winning design studio working across hospitality and residential design projects as they look to hire for a leadership role.
As Lead Designer, you will oversee projects from concept to completion, working closely with the Owner and leading senior and mid-level designers.

You will guide and inspire the team, problem-solve, and mentor designers to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include pitching, fee proposals, and contracts, as well as setting up and scheduling projects once won. You will oversee design strategy, drawing issue lists, and deliverables, ensuring work aligns with the client brief, budget, and vision. Hands-on tasks include concept design, CAD work, hand-sketching, CGI art direction, sourcing, procurement, and developing detailed design packs for clients and contractors. You will set deadlines, delegate tasks, review and refine design work, and lead both site and studio meetings with clients, suppliers, and contractors while mentoring others to do the same.

Additionally, you will manage project teams, budgets, scope tracking, and invoicing, working with the Studio Manager to monitor profitability and apply insights to fee proposals and negotiations. A key part of your role will also involve training and developing team members in creativity, project leadership, and client relations.


Skills and experience needed:

• Hospitality experience is essential, whether in F&B or hotels; residential experience is a plus.
• A versatile all-rounder with both creative and technical expertise.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven team leadership experience and exceptional organisational skills.
• Deep understanding of project setup, processes, procedures, programming, budgets, and contracts.
• Extensive on-site and construction knowledge.
• Expertise in sourcing and specifying FF&E and finishes with a keen sense of style and innovation.
• Skilled in negotiating with suppliers to ensure optimal value for clients.
• Experience collaborating with fabricators, specialist suppliers, and manufacturers to design and procure custom products and finishes.
• Highly organised with a proven ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• A proactive mindset, always willing to go the extra mile when needed.
• Excellent technical skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to stay on top of priorities and deadlines.
• A positive, entrepreneurial mindset with a can-do attitude

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