EMEA Hospitality Designer

We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Hospitality Designer with specialised experience in hotel interior design and architecture to join our growing Hospitality Studio (EMEA) in London. Working under the general supervision of a Senior Designer or Project Manager, the Designer will provide key design support to develop innovative and aesthetically pleasing spaces for our clients. This role involves feasibility studies, concept development, mood board creation, detailed technical drawings, and collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across multiple design stages. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile hospitality projects across the EMEA region while advancing your career within a dynamic and collaborative studio environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and Technical Drawing: Utilize extensive Revit expertise to develop accurate and comprehensive technical drawings. Collaborate with the design team to transform concepts into detailed designs that align with the overall design vision. Draft, refine, and review technical and engineering drawings, ensuring precision and adherence to design intent. Lead design and drawing tasks for smaller projects, ensuring a cohesive approach from the Model Room to the Room Roll-out phase.
• Fixture and Finish Review and Selection: Partner with the Senior Designer to research and select fixtures, finishes, and materials that integrate seamlessly into the overall design concept.
• Space Planning & Detailing: Develop preliminary space plans for larger projects and finalize plans for smaller projects. Work collaboratively with Intermediate Designers to refine space plans and address complex design challenges. Produce detailed interior design documentation, ensuring clarity and precision in all design aspects.
• Furniture, Fixture, and Cost Estimating: Create and deliver comprehensive design and furniture packages for small to medium-sized projects. Support the development of packages for larger projects by obtaining and refining cost estimates.
• Site Verifications and Field Surveys: Provide support during site verifications and field surveys when needed, ensuring that design implementations reflect the approved plans.
• Budgeting: Oversee the design budget for assigned projects, ensuring strict adherence to financial guidelines. Promptly communicate any potential budget variances to the Senior Designer, Project Manager, and/or client.

Education, Work Experience, and Leadership

• Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Work Experience: 5+ years’ experience in Hospitality/Hotels interior design projects.
• Leadership: Works under the leadership of a Senior Designer on projects; may lead the design on smaller projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Design and Technical: Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics. Extensive knowledge of hotel design phases and approach. Advanced hotel space planning skills with a keen eye for furniture layout and functionality. Good technical understanding and problem-solving ability. Deep understanding of hotel FF&E and finishes and local requirements. Advanced sketching and interior architecture detailing skills. Familiarity with construction documents (CDs) and standard procedures. Knowledge of hospitality industry including operational needs, branding, and positioning. Understanding of luxury brands and brand standards.
• System: Advanced Revit skills. Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills. Affinity Program skills or equivalent.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and graphic communication abilities.

If you are passionate about designing exceptional hotel interiors and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help shape unforgettable hospitality experiences across the EMEA region.