Interior Architectural Designer
5 days ago
Leeds
The PureGym Way\n Welcome to PureGym Group, a vibrant global gym community with over 800 gyms and more than 2.5 million members. Our mission is simple: to help you feel good! \n We take pride in our people and prioritize internal progression. With a strong commitment to diversity, we strive to create an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we ensure that candidates who meet the essential criteria for a role and opt-in to the scheme are offered interviews. \n Our gyms are friendly, supportive, and judgment-free spaces where everyone can come to work out and leave feeling PureGym Good. We are also proud to be certified by the Top Employers Institute. Check out our careers page for full benefits! What We Offer\n\n • Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1\n, • Hybrid working options\n, • A truly flexible working culture\n, • Personal private healthcare, including digital GP\n, • Life insurance at 4x your salary\n, • Company pension contributions\n, • 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 personal day\n, • Option to purchase up to 10 additional holiday days\n, • Access to great learning & development resources\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave\nThe Role\n Location: Hybrid \n Type: Full Time Contract type: Permanent \n Application Deadline: 15th November 2026 \n We are on the lookout for an Interior Architectural Designer to take a leading role in our Design Team, part of the larger in-house Group Property Development Team. You will manage both internal and external design elements for your own sites, collaborating with a talented project team that includes in-house Architects, Project Managers, and Cost Managers. \n Your role will be crucial in creating gyms that deliver an optimal member experience through all aspects of our brand, including equipment layouts, signage, decoration, and lighting. You will also contribute to fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement across the business. \n This position involves a mix of remote work, site visits, and time spent in our Leeds office (1-2 times per week) to collaborate with the wider GPD team. Your Responsibilities\n\n • Ensure external branding is prominent and aligns with brand guidelines, managing design vs. budget, signage contractors, and advertisement consent.\n, • Own the member experience from arrival to exit, focusing on design elements like layouts, signage, decoration, and lighting.\n, • Coordinate design efforts with equipment suppliers, general contractors, M&E designers, and other specialists to optimize user experience.\n, • Ensure designs meet format requirements and brand standards.\n, • Articulate creative ideas and gain stakeholder approval using AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and other visual aids.\n, • Collaborate with in-house Architects to create comprehensive drawing packages for all design and construction stages.\n, • Work closely with various departments, including Operations, Marketing, Facilities Management, and Finance.\n, • Present design solutions to peer groups and senior stakeholders.\n, • Identify areas for design improvement and cost reduction, collaborating with colleagues to implement these changes.\n, • Contribute to the continuous enhancement of gym formats and design standards.\n, • Represent the Group Property Development function positively and act as an ambassador for PureGym.\n, • Ensure adherence to health and safety practices, including training, design risk assessments, and on-site risk management.\nThe Person\n You are a proven Designer with a track record of delivering interior and exterior designs for multi-site property developments. Ideally, you have experience in customer-facing industries such as leisure, retail, hospitality, or retail banking. \n Resilient and adept at juggling multiple projects, you can resolve challenges and make critical decisions under pressure. You are commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions while balancing member brand expectations with required investment returns. \n A passion for fitness and leisure is a plus! Qualifications & Skills\n We’re looking for someone who: \n\n • Is confident using design software and skilled at creating technical drawings for approvals and construction.\n, • Communicates effectively, simplifying complex messages and influencing at a senior level.\n, • Can critique design details, identify missed opportunities, and provide creative solutions independently.\n, • Understands the practical implications of designing commercial environments and health and safety considerations.\n, • Is willing to travel across the UK and internationally.\n\n At PureGym, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome,’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our team reflects the diversity of our nation and the millions of gym members we serve. \n Note: Qualifications and Skills represent the essential criteria for the role, which must be met to be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. The volume of eligible applications may impact interview opportunities. \n Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.