At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative interior design projects for Staycity and Wilde Aparthotels.
- Company: Join a fast-growing European hospitality group focused on exceptional guest experiences.
- Benefits: Flexible working, bonus schemes, discounted stays, and education support.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor junior designers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in hospitality design while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Interior Design and significant experience in hospitality design required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
At Staycity Group, we bring together two leading aparthotel brands — Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels — united by a shared commitment to modern, flexible hospitality. Across our properties and support teams, our goal is simple: to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and create an environment where our people can do their best work. Whether you’re joining our operations or head office teams, you’ll be part of a fast-growing European hospitality group built on our values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect. We’re a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work — because we believe great hospitality starts with people who feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
The role will lead the design and delivery of interior spaces across both Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels, ensuring every project reflects each brand's unique identity while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Benefits:
- Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
- Flexible working patterns
- Bonus scheme that rewards high performers; based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
- Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
- Refer and earn scheme - earn up to £/€550
- Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
- Education Support to help you foster new skills
- Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We would love you to have:
- Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in hospitality, residential, or commercial interior design, with hotel or aparthotel experience Essential.
- Proven experience taking projects from layout and detailed design through to FF&E specification and on-site delivery.
- Strong understanding of spatial planning, detailed design development, materiality, finishes, lighting, and furniture specification.
- Excellent knowledge of FF&E sourcing, suppliers, procurement processes, and industry best practice.
- Hands‑on experience managing the delivery, installation, and dressing of interior spaces, including snagging and final styling.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and balancing design aspirations with operational requirements.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry standard design software. Experience with Revit is advantageous.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
- A creative mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality environments.
What you can do for us:
- Develop layouts and detailed design packages for new hotel and aparthotel developments, refurbishments, and brand enhancement projects across Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde Aparthotels.
- Progress design concepts into detailed design, producing layouts, specifications, drawings, schedules, and presentation materials.
- Specify and source FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), OS&E, and soft furnishings that align with brand standards and budget requirements.
- Manage FF&E procurement, including tendering, ordering, tracking, and liaison with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborate closely with Development, Operations, Marketing, Procurement, and external consultants throughout the design and delivery process.
- Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, design quality, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent projects.
- Conduct site visits during construction, installation, and delivery phases to review progress, resolve design issues, and ensure high quality execution.
- Lead the delivery and dressing of guest rooms, apartments, public spaces, and show suites ahead of openings and photography.
- Drive continuous improvement of Staycity and Wilde design standards, ensuring consistency while evolving both brands.
- Research emerging hospitality trends, sustainable materials, and innovative FF&E solutions to keep our portfolio contemporary and competitive.
- Mentor and support junior members of the London Design team, sharing knowledge and promoting design excellence across the department.
Start your Staycity Group journey — apply now!
Senior Interior Designer – Mat Cover employer: Staycity Group
Staycity is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a vibrant work culture where hospitality and independence thrive. With flexible working patterns, generous benefits like paid family leave and volunteer days, and opportunities for personal growth through education support, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered. Join us in creating memorable guest experiences in prime city locations, where your contributions are celebrated and rewarded.
