Senior Interior Designer

21 hours ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Kappa Executive Search Full time

Take the lead on premium hospitality and aged‑care interiors, shaping design with your expertise and vision.

You’ll drive concept development and design integrity across a variety of high‑profile projects, while mentoring junior designers and influencing the studio’s creative direction.

With hybrid flexibility and a design‑focused environment, you’ll have the space to do your best work and the support to keep pushing boundaries.

What you’ll do

- Lead interior design across hospitality, aged‑care and hotel projects, guiding concepts from initial ideas through to delivery.

- Presenting concepts to clients, managing feedback and maintaining strong relationships will give you valuable influence over the final outcomes. You’ll also coordinate closely with architects, engineers and builders to keep everything aligned with budget, buildability and design intent.

- Mentoring junior and mid‑level designers will be a key part of your impact, helping develop their skills while maintaining the high quality of the studio’s output. You’ll also contribute to business development through proposals and pitches, helping to grow the practice.

- Staying up-to-date with design trends, materials and technologies in hospitality and aged‑care will let you bring fresh ideas into the studio, keeping projects innovative and relevant.

About the Company

This award‑winning, multidisciplinary design practice delivers architecture and interior design projects across hospitality, residential, aged‑care and workplace sectors. The studio has a reputation for combining creativity with technical precision, producing work that’s both visually compelling and highly functional. Collaboration, innovation, and a strong design culture underpin every project.

They have 4 offices, 2 in Australia and 2 in Asia. Their Sydney Studio is based in stunning waterside offices, with 50 staff locally.

Projects

The studio’s interior design work covers Australia and overseas, with projects ranging from luxury residences and senior living environments to hospitality and workplace spaces.

Their approach combines architectural discipline with a refined sense of interior detail, bringing a hotel‑level finish to aged‑care and multi‑residential projects while delivering distinctive fit‑outs for restaurants, cafés and commercial interiors.

Internationally, they have completed interiors for landmark residential towers and bespoke penthouses across Asia, each designed with sensitivity to local culture and craftsmanship.

Across all projects, the focus remains on timeless materiality, intelligent spatial planning and a seamless connection between architecture and interiors, creating spaces that balance aesthetic sophistication with comfort and purpose.

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field

- Proven experience leading interior design projects in hospitality, aged‑care or similar sectors

- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and manage teams

- Commercial awareness and understanding of Australian building codes, accessibility standards and operational requirements

For a confidential discussion, contact Shane O’Brien at 0406 639 008 or email shane.obrien@kappaexecutive.com. Alternatively, click Apply Now to submit your application.

Kappa Executive Search is a specialist recruitment firm based in Sydney, dedicated to connecting top talent with leading architecture, interior design firms across Australia.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Interior Designer

    2 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Opal Aged Care Full time

    Posted Thursday 2 October 2025 at 2:00 pm Join a team where design meets purpose. "At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do." That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose:to bring joy to those we care for, guided by our values ofCompassion,Accountability,Respect andExcellence reflect thatCAREis at the heart of...

  • Senior Interior Designer- Impactful Workplace Design

    21 hours ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Bespoke Career Full time

    Do you enjoy the fast-paced nature of D&C design? This well-established commercial fit-out studio islooking for a talented Senior Interior Designer to join their team on a permanent basis. Working across a variety of projects, you will manage projects end-to-end and be a confident client facing designer. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your...

  • Interior Designer

    4 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Full time

    At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include...

  • Interior Designer – Client-Facing

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AGC interior Full time $65,000 - $80,000 per year

    Interior Designer – Client-Facing & Concept Design (Mandarin Preferred)Location: Regents Park, Sydney NSWSalary: AUD 65K–80K + Super + Performance IncentivesEmployment: Full-time, On-siteAbout UsAt AGC Interior, we are a Sydney-based design and construction company specialising in retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors. We are recognised for...

  • INTERIOR DESIGNER

    2 weeks ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia Bloomfield Tremayne & Partners Full time

    Sydney / $45/h to $60/h plus super Immediate start contract, amazing projects, and an award-winning studio. We are looking for a talented Mid-Senior level Interior Designer with strong Vectorworks skills on a contract basis. Outstanding opportunity to join a boutique design studio in Byron Bay. With a number of high-quality retail and hospitality spaces...

  • ▷ [Urgent Search] Interior Designer

    2 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Archinect Full time

    Crone Architects has a long history of designing and delivering many major projects in Sydney and we are continuing that tradition with our experienced team of international Architects and Interior Designers. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Interior Designer/ Architect / Documenter to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for an Interior...

  • Interior Designer

    6 days ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia McCormack Full time

    About Us Studio 103 is an award-winning interior design practice specialising in commercial interiors, with additional experience across retail, government, residential and hospitality. Since 2013, we’ve built a reputation for fresh, sophisticated design that engages and inspires the people who use our spaces. The Role We have two exciting vacancies for...

  • Senior Interior Designer

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ACRWORLD Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER• Lead design on hotel, restaurant, and club projects• National studio with strong pipeline and collaborative culture• New Sydney role - be part of shaping a growing interiors team A new opportunity for a Senior Interior Designer with hospitality experience to join a national architecture and interiors practice, known for its...

  • Senior Interior Designer

    2 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Siren Design Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Siren Design GroupWe are a team of creatives with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for interiors. We design interior spaces for some of the most interesting companies globally. Our mission is to enable people to thrive and help businesses care for the planet through our creativity. Our values of bravery, authenticity, and kindness drive us and make...

  • Senior Interior Designer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Design & Build Full time

    Our client is a leading design and construct company specializing in commercial fitouts based in the heart of Sydney. The team are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Interior Designer to join them. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering exceptional commercial fitouts that exceed client...