Senior Project Designer

A globally recognised design-led practice is looking for a Senior Project Designer to join their London studio, working on mid to large-scale hospitality projects including urban and resort hotels. This is a senior leadership role guiding design direction from concept through to delivery, mentoring teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design execution across mid to large-scale hospitality projects, ensuring design intent, quality, budget and programme are met.
• Oversee multiple design teams, driving consistency and quality control throughout all project phases.
• Work directly with clients to define and deliver project goals.
• Propose and develop creative design solutions aligned with project vision and commercial objectives.
• Manage design staff and resources to ensure efficient delivery.
• Support the Project Manager and Project Architect on delivery, financial performance and communication.
• Ensure documentation meets QA, QC and best practice standards.
• Build strong internal and client relationships through clear, consistent communication.
• Support studio marketing and business development activities where required.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing feedback to support their growth.

Key Requirements

• Professional degree from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in hospitality design across mid to large-scale projects, including delivering urban and resort hotels.
• Strong software skills across Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and SketchUp.
• Confident sketching skills.
• Proven experience in client management, project delivery and negotiations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities.

Benefits

• Employee-owned structure with shared profits, giving everyone a voice and a stake in the company’s success.
• A legacy of design leadership with mentoring from industry-leading experts.
• Global reach with opportunities to work across international studios and projects.
• Genuinely diverse and inclusive teams that celebrate individuality and different perspectives.
• Strong focus on personal and professional growth, learning and career development.
• Financial rewards including employee profit share, retirement matching and equitable compensation.
• Competitive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, continuing education and travel.
• Voluntary benefits available for family, partners and pets.
• Flexible working models supporting work-life balance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and bereavement leave.
• Generous holiday, sick leave and personal time to rest and recharge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Designer to join a leading international studio delivering some of the most exciting hospitality projects worldwide. The role offers design leadership, strong career progression and an outstanding benefits package, apply today to register your interest!

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