Senior Interior Designer
3 days ago
West Drayton
Design spaces guests remember. Shape brands guests’ trust. We’re seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead end‑to‑end design across our portfolio of branded hotels—guest rooms, suites, lobbies, bars & restaurants, meeting & event spaces, gyms, back‑of‑house and more. You’ll translate IHG brand guidelines into inspiring, buildable concepts and play a pivotal role in brand conversions—including transformative projects —balancing creativity, cost, sustainability and operational practicality. What you’ll do • Lead concepts to handover for refurbishments, repositions and new openings—briefing, feasibility, concept, detailed design, site support and snagging., • Own brand compliance: prepare submissions and navigate approvals with IHG and Accor, adapting standards intelligently to real‑world assets., • Champion guest experience & commercial returns: design that lifts ADR, RevPAR and NPS while improving flow, durability and maintenance., • Direct FF&E: specify finishes, furniture, lighting and artwork with the right brand expression, sustainability credentials and lead times., • Partner brilliantly with project managers, QS, architects, contractors and hotel GMs; lead site surveys, progress reviews and design workshops., • Guard the design intent on site—clarifications, mock‑ups, samples, defects and sign‑off., • Keep us future‑fit: maintain brand libraries, materials palettes and supplier networks; pilot innovations that enhance guest experience and lifecycle cost. What you’ll bring • 5+ years in hospitality interior design with multi‑site delivery; portfolio spanning guestrooms and public areas., • Solid working knowledge of IHG standards; Accor exposure is a strong plus—especially brand conversion projects., • Proficiency in Autodesk programs, SketchUp, Adobe CC and MS Office; confident presenter with crisp documentation., • Deep FF&E know‑how, supplier awareness and a practical feel for operations (Housekeeping, Maintenance, F&B)., • A creative eye and a commercial mindset: you can justify every line, finish and lumen., • Full UK travel flexibility for surveys, design reviews and on‑site works. What you’ll get • Impact at scale across a national portfolio and leading global brands., • Autonomy, accountability and support from a collaborative projects team., • Professional development, supplier showcases, brand immersion and site travel., • A culture that backs good ideas—and ships them.