Senior Interior Designer, Cape Town

Our client offers holistic, detail-driven interior design solutions. From the architecture of a space to the conceptualization of an interior, we curate a personalized environment that brings visions to life in a unique and distinctive way. Our projects are bespoke, innovative, and highly personal.

This position will be based in Greenpoint, Cape Town.

Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer who will be responsible for leading projects from brief to final installation. This includes concept development, material sourcing, detailed technical drawing packs, budgets, client presentations, and on-site execution. They will collaborate closely with the Design Director&Studio Manager, the Creative Director, and broader team to ensure every design is delivered with excellence, clarity, and creativity. This is an opportunity to contribute creatively and technically to a highly collaborative, fast‑paced team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design from client brief through to concept, presentation, technical documentation, and installation.

Prepare detailed furniture layouts, lighting and electrical coordination drawings, joinery details, window treatments, and artwork layouts.

Spatial planning and production of full technical drawing packs (plans, sections, elevations, and details).

Collaborate with suppliers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.

Manage multiple projects across varying scale and complexity, always meeting deadlines with precision.

Produce compelling 3D visuals and architectural views for client presentations.

Navigate and contribute within complex Revit models with confidence and clarity.

Support and mentor junior/mid designers, contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.

Ensure continuous improvement by adhering to and evolving studio standards and procedures.

What You Bring

National Diploma in Interior Design or equivalent.

Minimum 5–7 years of design work experience, with at least 5 completed projects as a senior designer.

Working experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp and proficient in REVIT.

Strong technical drawing skills and ability to communicate design details clearly.

Experience preparing and reviewing lighting, electrical, joinery and furniture layouts.

Strong eye for spatial planning, texture, proportion, and materiality.

Competencies And Behaviours For Success

Demonstrates a positive hands‑on, can‑do attitude.

Able to work independently yet be a team player.

Positive, energetic, self‑starter, with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Able to work well under pressure and produce high‑quality work as a prerequisite.

Be able to work on multiple projects at the same time, be efficient, resourceful, and work smart.

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