ABOUT THE ROLE
Dreamlab is a hospitality development company building a pipeline of 17+ new sites across
the UK and US over the next 18 months. We create and operate restaurants, bars and multi-
concept venues, from neighbourhood rotisseries to Michelin-level dining.
We are hiring an Interior Architect to join our in-house design and architecture team. You will
work directly with our interior designer and Creative Director of Design, translating approved
visual concepts into practical, buildable spaces. This is a broad and fast-moving role across
a large pipeline, no two projects are the same.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop floor plans and spatial layouts from approved interior design concepts, working closely with the interior designer throughout
- Produce full technical drawing packages, elevations, sections, coordination, builder drawings, furniture drawings and compliance documentation
- Apply branding and design elements to technical drawings in collaboration with the brand team
- Manage the architectural delivery of multiple projects simultaneously across the UK pipeline
- Liaise with contractors, specialist consultants and project managers during the build phase
- Attend site visits and oversee the install of finishes against the FF&E schedule
- Support snagging and handover processes through to opening
- Work within defined timelines and budgets, flagging risks early
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Strong experience in hospitality design
- Ability to audit/build plans in line with building control and legislation
- Strong technical drawing skills, confident producing full packages in AutoCAD or equivalent
- Comfortable working on multiple live projects at pace and adapting quickly when briefs evolve
- Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture. You can hold the practical and the aesthetic at the same time
- Experience working directly with interior designers and contractors, not just in isolation
- Excellent communication; clear, direct, and responsive
- Revit, Vectorworks or SketchUp experience alongside AutoCAD
USEFUL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
- Experience in listed buildings, basement works or complex planning environments
- Familiarity with US building codes and permitting processes
- An eye for design; you understand what makes a room work as well as what makes it feel right
WHAT WE OFFER
- £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- A genuinely varied pipeline; you will work across new builds, refurbishments, listed
- buildings and multi-concept sites from day one
- Direct exposure to the full process, from approved concept through to opening night
- A small, senior team; you will have real responsibility and real influence over the work
- London-based with no travel requirement
Interior Architect in Slough employer: Culinary Collective
Heard is an exceptional employer that champions culinary excellence and innovation, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity thrives. With unlimited paid holiday and a range of benefits including discounts and complimentary meals, employees are empowered to balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to a rapidly expanding brand. As we prepare for global growth, there are ample opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within our dynamic team.
