At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-end hospitality design projects and mentor a creative team.
- Company: Boutique interior design studio specialising in premium hospitality environments.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, collaborative studio, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a mark in luxury design while shaping the future of hospitality.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in interior design with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A boutique interior design studio specialising in high-end hospitality, restaurant, hotel, and leisure environments is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team in North Yorkshire. The studio delivers design across a growing portfolio of premium hospitality and leisure projects, including restaurants, boutique hotels, and lifestyle-led destinations. You will act as the central point between design, clients, consultants, and directors, ensuring projects are delivered with creative integrity, operational clarity, and commercial control. You’ll be responsible for leading multiple hospitality and leisure projects simultaneously, mentoring junior designers, and maintaining high design standards from concept through to completion. The role requires someone who can confidently balance creative leadership with structured project delivery, while helping to embed stronger processes and improve overall studio efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee multiple hospitality & leisure design projects from concept to completion
- Act as senior project lead between clients, consultants, and internal design team
- Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of 3–4 designers
- Maintain design quality, consistency, and creative intent across all projects
- Lead client presentations, workshops, and project meetings
- Oversee project programmes, resources, budgets, and deliverables
- Identify and proactively manage project risks (avoid reactive “firefighting”)
- Support senior leadership in reducing their involvement in day-to-day project delivery
- Improve internal workflows, processes, and project management systems
- Ensure all work is commercially viable as well as creatively strong
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience in interior design, ideally hospitality & leisure focused
- Proven experience leading projects end-to-end in a studio environment
- Experience managing and mentoring junior designers
- Strong portfolio showing both concept development and technical delivery
- Confident client-facing and presentation skills
- Strong organisational and project management ability
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop
- Commercial awareness alongside strong creative ability
- BA (Hons) or MA in Interior Architecture / Interior Design (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence (occasional UK travel required)
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus additional Christmas shutdown
- Office-based collaborative studio environment with limited hybrid flexibility
- Long-term progression potential as the business continues to scale
- Exposure to high-end hospitality and leisure projects across the UK
Design Manager in Harrogate employer: Bespoke Careers
Join a dynamic boutique interior design studio in North Yorkshire, where creativity meets collaboration in a vibrant office environment. As a Design Manager, you'll not only lead exciting high-end hospitality projects but also have the opportunity to mentor a talented team, ensuring your professional growth aligns with the studio's expansion. With a commitment to maintaining high design standards and a focus on employee development, this is an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the design industry.
