Mid-Weight Interior Designer

An award-winning interior design studio is looking for a talented Mid-Weight Interior Designer to join its growing Manchester team.

Working across high-end hospitality, hotel, F&B and lifestyle projects, you'll have the opportunity to help shape memorable, sensory-led environments from concept through to completion. This is a design-focused role within a collaborative studio that values creativity, innovation and exceptional client experience.

You'll work closely with senior designers and creative leadership on a diverse range of projects, from boutique hospitality venues through to large-scale hotel developments, taking ownership of design packages, client interaction and project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who thrives in a creative environment, enjoys working across all stages of a project and is looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded design studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative interior design concepts from briefing through to completion.
• Produce high-quality presentations, mood boards, space planning and design documentation.
• Lead elements of projects across concept, developed design, technical delivery and installation.
• Create and specify FF&E schemes, finishes, bespoke furniture and material palettes.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, workshops and site visits.
• Prepare detailed drawing packages, schedules and specifications.
• Collaborate with visualisation teams to communicate design intent effectively.
• Support project programmes, budgets and milestone deliverables.
• Contribute to design research, trend analysis and material sourcing.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Assist with installation, snagging and project close-out activities.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and contribute to a positive studio culture.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Interior Design or a related discipline.
• Several years' experience working within a commercial interior design practice.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality, hotel, F&B or lifestyle projects.
• Excellent design, concept development and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of FF&E specification, materials and finishes.
• Experience producing technical drawing packages and project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers is desirable.
• Passion for design trends, emerging materials and experiential design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Insurance
• 24 days annual leave + an extra day off on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Nursery Funding Scheme
• Pension
• Annual Summer & Christmas socials, as well as monthly team lunches