London, UK
Senior interior designer
at A Designer At Heart
A Designer at Heart is hiring a senior interior designer to join its team in London (hybrid).
A Designer at Heart is a specialist interior design studio focused on operational real estate, including purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent (BTR), and hybrid hospitality.
We are looking for a senior interior designer with proven experience managing interior design projects from concept to handover. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a small, senior team, taking ownership of their workstreams, making day-to-day decisions, and leading work hands-on.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch, or share this opportunity with someone who may be interested.
Key responsibilities:
- take ownership of projects from concept through to completion
- support client communication and act as a day-to-day point of contact on relevant projects
- lead project coordination with the wider consultant and supplier team
- take responsibility for project programmes and deadlines, ensuring they are met
- coordinate design resources across the team on assigned projects
- work closely with the rest of the senior team, delegating drawing packages during busy periods and supporting others with deadlines where needed
- provide feedback to less experienced team members and help ensure drawings are delivered to company standards
- proactively suggest ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- help ensure projects are delivered within agreed time budgets
- deliver concept design and space planning in 3D, including modelling in Revit
- develop concept presentations in InDesign, including mood boards, sketches, and FF&E boards
- produce technical drawings and full tender and construction packages in Revit
- lead FF&E procurement on selected projects, including sourcing products and samples, maintaining budgets, and liaising directly with suppliers
Skills and experience:
- strong experience using Revit to deliver interior design projects in a BIM environment
- ability to work confidently within Revit project environments, including schedules of quantities, room schedules, and similar documentation
- experience creating and editing Revit families is essential; experience creating parametric families is a plus
- strong ability to manage time, priorities, and deadlines independently
- strong knowledge of UK building regulations, codes and industry standards relevant to interior design projects
- well-established supplier network, with strong knowledge of FF&E and building systems
- excellent eye for detail, composition, colour, and materials, with a strong understanding of the full design process
- previous experience in PBSA and BTR is an advantage
- strong communication and people skills
- fluent spoken and written English
- six to nine years’ proven experience delivering commercial interior design projects from concept to completion
- degree in interior architecture or a related field from an internationally recognised university
Software and equipment:
- the successful candidate must be highly proficient in the following software (non-negotiable): Revit, InDesign and Photoshop, Dropbox, Microsoft 365 suite
- working knowledge of AutoCAD and Illustrator is an advantage
- confidence using AI tools to support research and workflow efficiency is an advantage
Working arrangement:
- this is a hybrid role, with two days per week based in the office (near Finsbury Park) during UK working hours
- site visits in the UK and abroad will be required depending on project needs, so the candidate must be willing to travel
How to apply:
- please submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio via the Apply for Job button below (maximum file size: 7MB)
- in your cover letter, please explain why you think you would be a good fit for the role
- shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Revit test to demonstrate their software skills
- due to the volume of applications, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant
- no agencies, please