Senior Technical Designer (Interior Design) in London

Kristina Zanic Consultants is renowned for delivering originality, quality, and style across world-class hospitality, leisure, commercial, and residential projects. Guided by our core values – Visionary, Integrity, Flexible, Empowering, and Passionate – we create spaces that inspire and endure.

The Senior Technical Designer is involved in coordinating the execution of the designs during the construction process to ensure the designs are built to the standards. The Senior Technical Designer follows and administers all SOPs and checklists and overviews the PQP for the post-contract services.

Projects include:

• hospitality (hotels and F&B)
• private residences and residential developments
• office spaces
• retail locations, e.g. malls, shops, cafes, forecourts
• leisure spaces, e.g. cinema, recreation complexes

What You’ll Do

• Overview detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models, and schemes, using computer-aided design (CAD) software or red line markups as appropriate for the project.
• Maintain quality of drawings, details and standards and overview this with the design team, pointing out corrections.
• Survey buildings if necessary to see site conditions and attend site to ensure all details and existing conditions are captured and detailed solutions are prepared.
• Prepare checklist items to be included in drawings and update the PQP as necessary working with the Quality Administrator.
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO and local building regulations.
• Ensure documentation is in line with Operator manual & design standards where applicable.
• Work in a team with other designers and CAD team.
• Supervise work at the design development and documentation stage and on-site post-contract services when required on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineering and design professionals to determine the best resolved solutions, working with manufacturers and contractors to determine the most appropriate details for the project.
• Coordinate detail drawings with specialist drawings to ensure good integration, such as Kitchen Specialist drawings, Spa Specialist, Signage, Lighting architects etc.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.
• Ensure no gaps are left within the packages, and chase to get the information on time and per quality to maintain deadlines and delivery.
• Coordinate with FF&E design team to ensure CAD blocks are accurately produced per FF&E selections.
• Lead by example and ensure the team provides a professional level of service and consistently exhibits Kristina Zanic Consultants Service Standard and Values.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure full use of the filing system and databases.
• Be punctual and on time to commence work.
• Be responsible for ensuring that a professional, neat and tidy appearance is portrayed at all times, including leading by example through maintaining high standards of morale and appearance.
• Assist and work together as part of a team, creating and maintaining a harmonious work environment. Be readily available at all times to deal with problems or concerns.
• Ensure Company rules & procedures are followed in accordance with the Employee Handbook and lead by example.
• Build and foster harmonious client relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar position, with a bachelor degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Possess strong administrative skills, timely project completion, record keeping, monthly reporting, time management and organisational skills.
• Possess a passion for the design industry, motivation and a team player attitude.
• Experience in the site construction phase and able to give advice on technical solutions during the coordination process.

Languages & Skills

• English (written, reading, spoken).
• Required to have a working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other design-related software e.g. Sketch-up, Photoshop, Revit.
• Knowledgeable in details and understanding of material applications.
• Up to date on the current trend in the latest materials and its application.
• Manual Detail Sketching.

Why Join Us?

At Kristina Zanic Consultants, you’ll be part of a collaborative and visionary team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic international projects, develop long-term supplier relationships, and make a lasting impact in the design world. If you are passionate about shaping spaces with originality and precision, we’d love to hear from you.