Senior Interior Architect/Designer

TEN London City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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TEN London is hiring a senior interior designer to join its fast-growing team in South Africa. Seeking an all-rounder Senior Interior Designer with demonstrable and current hospitality design experience. Join our growing team as we expand internationally and take on some great hospitality and residential projects.

Who we are

TEN is an award-winning interior architecture and design house specialising in the luxury residential and hospitality 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 Senior 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 which inspire and push boundaries. You will lead 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. You will take full responsibility for preparing high quality design documentation for key stakeholders.

Applicants should be confident with the UK 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

Creative

Our ideal candidate will:

• possess up-to-date knowledge of design trends, innovative design materials, products and suppliers
• demonstrate cultural curiosity by keeping up with emerging spaces, developments, and environments that align with TEN's creative and strategic vision
• demonstrate a strong knowledge of interior design, a high standard of technical ability, and a strong understanding and knowledge of sustainably sourced materials
• work collaboratively together with the creative director and design team to lead and direct the creative and conceptual stages of projects
• challenge the team, inspire new ideas, helping to source new furniture and art whilst introducing original and creative ideas to the team
• show a natural flair and understanding for the use of colours, patterns and artwork to create a strong depth of design diversity
• have an exceptional eye for scale and balance, detail and colour
• possess a strong understanding of, and appreciation for, sensorial and experiential design
• able to showcase the ability to go up or down the scale on budget and design aesthetic
• demonstrate the ability to ideate, design and develop beautiful bespoke furniture including case pieces, upholstery, lighting and joinery
• we require you to show confidence in communicating ideas, presenting or pitching internally and externally

In this role you will:

• demonstrate proficiency and experience in spatial planning and internal architecture
• create story/narrative led concepts, mood boards, material proposals and presentations which meet the overall design concept, working collaboratively with the design team
• translate the initial design concepts into design development working within the project program
• coordinate procurement, manage sample orders and the set-up of sample rooms etc.
• lead, mentor and inspire more junior members of the team
• develop and maintain the supplier library and contacts database, keeping up-to-date with industry developments, new products and trends for continued professional development
• be proactive, self-starting and unafraid to take on responsibility in order to deliver a seamless service to our clients with exceptional communication throughout, open to feedback, and have lots of positive energy
• attend regular internal design team meetings and assist the design team on the conceptual and technical side of the design process
• establish detailed project timelines with internal milestones and lead kick-off meetings at each design phase/wrap-up meetings on handover
• demonstrate the ability to multitask and manage a number of projects simultaneously and be able to respond effectively to complex questions
• manage and review information produced by sub-contractors, suppliers and factories
• have 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 solutions
• have 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 services
• be responsible for a project until the end, ensuring the professional closure of projects, including snagging and other product related handover

Requirements/qualifications:

• at least 8+ years' experience in hospitality design
• experience working on all aspects of projects from concept to completion
• extensive knowledge of FF&E with good suppliers and product knowledge
• exceptional eye for detail, colours and diversity of product aesthetic
• broad knowledge of materials and industry trends
• self-motivated and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and within the team environment
• thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, creative environment with ability to multi-task and prioritise work to tight deadlines
• experience of producing interior design drawing packages
• confident communicator and problem-solver who works well under pressure
• ability to present your ideas to the wider team
• level of role to be determined by TEN and not based on current role

Software requirements:

• Vectorworks and Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator)
• SketchUp
• Microsoft 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 don't operate a one size fits all approach to rewards, benefits and work life experience, we believe everyone is unique and so should your work experience be unique to you.

We provide a transparent runway to growth in your career and in our company. We are a small, but tight-knit team and we welcome diverse personalities to come on our journey as we influence and shape the future of living and hospitality globally. We started out as a flexible and remote first company in 2019, 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.

For consideration and to complete your application, please submit a copy of your CV, portfolio and cover letter in PDF form (Include your name on PDF files please), no larger than 10MB via the 'apply for job' button below.

We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you for your interest in TEN. Please note applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Design Services

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