Mid-Weight Interior Designer

Job descriptionTEN is hiring a Mid-level Interior Designer to join our fast-growing team in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate should demonstrate at least 4+ years of hospitality and residential design experience as well as strong on-site experience and project management skills.Who we areTEN is an award-winning interior architecture and design house specialising in the hospitality and residential sectors. Headquartered in London, with design studios in Riyadh, Dubai, and Cape Town, TEN delivers world-class interior design and FF&E solutions that seamlessly balance commercial objectives with creative innovation.Our boutique approach, global expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the hospitality and real estate sectors give us a distinctive edge in every project. As a close-knit, fast-growing creative team, we collaborate with leading hotel brands, developers, and investors on exciting UK and international projects. With a reputation for delivering concept-driven, dynamic, and award-winning spaces that stand the test of time, we are in a period of exceptional growth, driven by our expanding global presence. The role We're looking for a uniquely talented and detail-oriented Mid-Level Interior Designer who thrives within a team and faces every challenge with enthusiasm and dedication to bring a project from ideation to completion. You will work closely with the creative director and other team members to produce creative design solutions that inspire and push boundaries. You will collaborate on project-specific concepts and design narratives to drive the design process on hospitality or residential projects. With a passion for hospitality and experiential-led design, you will have an impressive portfolio of recent luxury or midscale hospitality projects where you have been instrumental in the design. This is a varied role and when not working on client projects, you will also work with and collaborate with the design team to produce pitches, design concepts, detailed drawing packages and specifications. We expect candidates to have a strong sense of design style, appreciation and a discerning eye for the use of art, objects, patterns and FF&E to create unique designs and spaces. Applicants should be confident with the interior design process stages, able to work on multiple projects concurrently, produce drawings and schedules, materials research and sourcing, through to procurement and installation, with site experience being an advantage. Within the studio, we utilise multiple tools and programmes so knowledge of Vectorworks and Revit / SketchUp along with InDesign and Photoshop is imperative. What we are looking for Our ideal candidate will : possess up-to-date knowledge of design trends, innovative design materials, products and suppliersdemonstrates cultural curiosity by keeping up with emerging spaces, developments, and environments that align with TEN's creative and strategic visiondemonstrate a strong knowledge of interior design, a high standard of technical ability, and a strong understanding and knowledge of sustainably sourced materialsshow a natural flair and understanding for the use of colours, patterns and artwork to create a strong depth of design diversityhave an exceptional eye for scale and balance, detail and colourpossess a strong understanding of, and appreciation for, sensorial and experiential designable to showcase the ability to go up or down the scale on budget and design aestheticdemonstrate the ability to ideate, design and develop beautiful bespoke furniture including case pieces, upholstery, lighting and joinerywe require you to show confidence in communicating ideas, presenting or pitching internally and externallyIn this role, you will : demonstrate proficiency and experience in spatial planning and internal architecturecreate story / narrative-led concepts, mood boards, material proposals and presentations which meet the overall design concept, working collaboratively with the design teamtranslate the initial design concepts into design development, working within the project programcoordinate procurement, manage sample orders and the set-up of sample rooms etc.develop and maintain the supplier library and contacts database, keeping up-to-date with industry developments, new products and trends for continued professional developmentbe proactive, self-starting and unafraid to take on responsibility to deliver a seamless service to our clients with exceptional communication throughout, open to feedback, and have lots of positive energyattend regular internal design team meetings and collaborate on the conceptual and technical side of the design processdemonstrate the ability to multitask and manage a number of projects simultaneously and be able to respond effectively to complex questionsmanage and review information produced by sub-contractors, suppliers and factorieshave the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot and keep calm under pressure is paramount in this role – you should be able to take responsibility and remain accountable for any hiccups, whilst proposing solutionshave the ability to pre-empt challenges, risks and other issues is important – the candidate will be expected to think ahead and inform management of any issues in order to ensure the seamless delivery of our servicesbe responsible for a project until the end, ensuring the professional closure of projects, including snagging and other product-related handoverRequirements / qualifications : Bachelor's degree in interior design / interior architecture / furniture designat least 4+ years' experience in hospitality designexperience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completionextensive knowledge of FF&E with good suppliers and product knowledgeexceptional eye for detail, colours and diversity of product aestheticbroad knowledge of materials and industry trendsself-motivated and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and within the team environmentthrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative environment with ability to multi-task and prioritise work to tight deadlinesexperience of producing interior design drawing packagesconfident communicator and problem-solver who works well under pressureability to present your ideas to the wider teamlevel of role to be determined by TEN and not based on current role. Software requirements Vectorworks and RevitAdobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator)SketchUp3D modellingMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Why work with us TEN offers hands-on experience to work in a stimulating, supportive environment on exciting residential and hospitality projects. Our non-conformist studio is a platform for talented and exceptionally creative designers to showcase their flair, creativity and design innovation.We value relationships both internally and externally – this is our core ethos that enables us to create a work environment which promotes and empowers creative expression and freedom. We are deeply passionate about the creative process and our client's projects, but most importantly, the development of our colleagues and thus we take an empathetic approach to management whilst ensuring that we enjoy what we do. Our company will support your development and empower you to push the boundaries of your creative talent, assisting you to develop in your career.For the right candidate we offer a competitive and benchmarked salary dependent on experience. We offer attractive financial and non-financial incentives to promote and reward excellence and employee wellbeing for example, company trips, learning and development and R&D time. We provide the platform to shape your employment experience. We started out as a flexible and remote-first company in , valuing work-life balance and personal happiness, thus we focus on output rather than the physical presence, 9am to 6pm style approach to work.We know that creativity is not bound or confined by the four walls of a studio, or within specific studio hours – we encourage applications from those interested in a new way of creative expression and work. The past few years have been an amazing journey so far and we continue to make big strides in the UK and internationally. We welcome applications from super-talented and creative designers wherever you might be. If you are looking for a new challenge and believe your skills, experience and personality make you suited for this role then we'd like to hear from you. To apply, submit a copy of yourCV, portfolio and cover letter in PDF form to(please include your name on PDF files). No larger than 10MB. #J-18808-Ljbffr