What’s in it for you:

We’re a team of people-focussed individuals, creating an environment where our guests and team always feel comfortable and able to be their best. You’ll also receive:

• 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme

• Pension scheme

• Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses

• Company sick pay scheme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars

• Additional annual leave with length of service

• Cycle to work scheme use of gym facilities in our hotels

• Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community

• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family

• Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities

• Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do

Purpose of the role 

You will be responsible for the design & delivery of the interior design for a number of room2 projects, leading a team of inhouse interior designers. You will  create stand out designs which take confident risks, innovate and challenge the status quo of typical hotels. You will drive design around the ‘hometel’ concept, which focuses on details, layering and storytelling as well as a passion for sustainability throughout the design. This creative role is perfectly suited for a hands-on individual with a flair for interior design and with experience in procurement and selection of FF&E and OS&E.  You will support the expansion of the room2 hometels portfolio across the UK  in line with our net zero roadmap along with smaller new residential projects and refurbishments. You will also work to support the procurement and project managers. 

Key Responsibilities

People 

• Work closely with the Head of Design  and support in presenting ideas and design solutions to the Directors and Property Team during all phases of the design process from concept to handover.

• Work with all external design agencies from design to graphic to brand strategy which impact and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Work with in-house maintenance and operational teams to support the design 

• Review and create new guest touchpoints, roll out approved experience enhancements

• Work on all points on the customer journey with all departments.

• Assist in vendor management, including communicating with suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating prices to ensure cost-effectiveness

• Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile invoices and receipts

Places 

• Create, prepare and present design concepts for review.

• Develop design drawings (bespoke furniture, lighting, joinery, layouts) & schedules

• Assesses and manages prototype stages of bespoke pieces

• Attend site visits at key stages

• Assist at FF&E and OS&E install

• Assess leading hotels and companies outside hospitality for innovation

• Work within FF&E and OS&E budgets and timelines.

• Take a lead in execution, managing external resources, and see through to completion

• Support in sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating operational supplies and equipment (OSE) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) for various projects

• Provide administrative support, including raising purchase orders, maintaining the product databases, and organising procurement-related documentation

Planet

• Review and update the materials, furniture and sustainability databases

• Research and identify sustainable suppliers and their products, assessing their environmental and ethical practices to align with Lamington Group’s sustainability goals and procurement policies

Requirements

• Previous hospitality interior design experience is essential

• 7+ years of experience in Hospitality design. Residential experience a plus

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

• Technical CAD drawing experience (Vectorworks preferred)

• Experience in being part of a collaborative environment

• Knowledge of local and online showrooms and resources, industry trends

• Thrives in a fast paced dynamic, creative environment

• Product development a plus

• Ability to multi-task across projects

This role is suited for a motivated, ambitious, creative and well organised individual with a proven track record of interior design who wants to make a real difference to a fast growing brand and show a willingness to learn. If you believe you are suitable for this role, apply now. This job description should be taken as a general guide and Lamington Group reserve the right to update and amend it in keeping with operational requirements, which may change from time to time.

What’s in it for you:

We’re a team of people-focussed individuals, creating an environment where our guests and team always feel comfortable and able to be their best. You’ll also receive:

• 1 free night stay at any of our properties per year, with generous employee discount thereafter

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme

• Pension scheme

• Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses

• Company sick pay scheme

• 2 paid volunteer days per year and annual fundraisers for charities aligned to our core pillars

• Additional annual leave with length of service

• Cycle to work scheme use of gym facilities in our hotels

• Access to activity workshops we host for our guests and the community

• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family

• Regular social activities including monthly people & planet focused engagement activities

• Personal development programmes and opportunities to grow as we do

Purpose of the role 

You will be responsible for the design & delivery of the interior design for a number of room2 projects, leading a team of inhouse interior designers. You will  create stand out designs which take confident risks, innovate and challenge the status quo of typical hotels. You will drive design around the ‘hometel’ concept, which focuses on details, layering and storytelling as well as a passion for sustainability throughout the design. This creative role is perfectly suited for a hands-on individual with a flair for interior design and with experience in procurement and selection of FF&E and OS&E.  You will support the expansion of the room2 hometels portfolio across the UK  in line with our net zero roadmap along with smaller new residential projects and refurbishments. You will also work to support the procurement and project managers. 

Key Responsibilities

People 

• Work closely with the Head of Design  and support in presenting ideas and design solutions to the Directors and Property Team during all phases of the design process from concept to handover.

• Work with all external design agencies from design to graphic to brand strategy which impact and enhance the overall guest experience.

• Work with in-house maintenance and operational teams to support the design 

• Review and create new guest touchpoints, roll out approved experience enhancements

• Work on all points on the customer journey with all departments.

• Assist in vendor management, including communicating with suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating prices to ensure cost-effectiveness

• Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile invoices and receipts

Places 

• Create, prepare and present design concepts for review.

• Develop design drawings (bespoke furniture, lighting, joinery, layouts) & schedules

• Assesses and manages prototype stages of bespoke pieces

• Attend site visits at key stages

• Assist at FF&E and OS&E install

• Assess leading hotels and companies outside hospitality for innovation

• Work within FF&E and OS&E budgets and timelines.

• Take a lead in execution, managing external resources, and see through to completion

• Support in sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating operational supplies and equipment (OSE) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) for various projects

• Provide administrative support, including raising purchase orders, maintaining the product databases, and organising procurement-related documentation

Planet

• Review and update the materials, furniture and sustainability databases

• Research and identify sustainable suppliers and their products, assessing their environmental and ethical practices to align with Lamington Group’s sustainability goals and procurement policies

Requirements

• Previous hospitality interior design experience is essential

• 7+ years of experience in Hospitality design. Residential experience a plus

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

• Technical CAD drawing experience (Vectorworks preferred)

• Experience in being part of a collaborative environment

• Knowledge of local and online showrooms and resources, industry trends

• Thrives in a fast paced dynamic, creative environment

• Product development a plus

• Ability to multi-task across projects

This role is suited for a motivated, ambitious, creative and well organised individual with a proven track record of interior design who wants to make a real difference to a fast growing brand and show a willingness to learn. If you believe you are suitable for this role, apply now. This job description should be taken as a general guide and Lamington Group reserve the right to update and amend it in keeping with operational requirements, which may change from time to time.