Senior Interior Designer

at  YOTEL London HQ Business Development Technical Services

ABOUT YOTEL

With 23 properties in sought-after locations globally, YOTEL is for people on the move. People who are experiencing, doing and achieving; Non-Stop. From buzzing cities to bustling airports YOTEL exists to challenge the status quo of the hospitality industry and deliver a different experience for guests through smart design, creative technology and awesome people. YOTEL is the pit stop for the Non-Stop.
As a fast-growing company we are looking for a forward-thinking and creative marketing and communications professional to help support the team with building YOTEL brand awareness and improving our regional marketing activity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hospitality Interior Designer to work in-house, for an established Brand as we continue to rapidly expand.
This role will support the Director of Interior Design working globally across all three brands (YOTEL, YOTELAIR & YOTELPAD). The role will enable a motivated individual to support & grow with the Brand by supporting the Interior Design direction across all projects worldwide. Day to day the role will be working as a Brand Guardian within the Technical Services team to deliver the Brand identity that is specific to YOTEL.
To qualify for this role, it is imperative the candidate has 8 years post graduate hospitality design experience and will have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates their breadth of expertise across a range of successful hospitality projects with technical knowledge an advantage.
This unique opportunity is ideal for an experienced hospitality designer looking to transition in-house with a leading global hotel brand. While the role requires significant design expertise, it is not a design-led position, and we are not a design studio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO NAME A FEW)

• Support the interior design input as required by the Director of Interiors.
• Provide interior design assistance to the Technical Services team in the review of feasibility opportunities or Property Improvement Plans & Renovations as required under the guidance of the Director of Interiors.
• Lead minor Capex design & specification works in line with Brand Standards.
• Develop schematic designs, sourcing materials & fabrics, finding suppliers, drafting drawings, scheduling & attending meetings.
• Participate in design review workshops & meetings.
• Create project specific design narratives, presentations & guidance for use internally & to external parties, consultants & owners.
• Provide design/brand guidance to external consultants as required on any project.
• Support on preparing reports & presentations for Director of Interiors to Owner/Developers, YOTEL Executive team & VP Technical Services when required.
• Support on Design Manager’s project queries.
• Prepare &/or review design briefs & guidance.
• Review designs at all project stages for conformity to specific Brand standards, Design & Construction guidelines & Brand Management direction.
• Illustrate exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate YOTEL’s visions to ownership, design teams & colleagues through presentations, drawings & specifications.
• Prepare mood boards as/when required to support new Business Development opportunities & pitches to external groups.
• Have a clear understanding of interior budgets & programs.
• Participate in value engineering for each project & ensure that Brand standards & quality are not compromised.
• A clear understanding & ability to work to the RIBA interior work stages.
• Work closely with contractors, suppliers & architects & coordinate a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
• Support projects to be delivered on time, on budget, & to the highest standards of quality.
• Support on feasibility studies from interior perspective.
• Brief & be a first point of check-in for junior team members providing development guidance.
• Stay knowledgeable about the Hotel Design industry & works to introduce new products and materials to the company as well as guiding design groups to their availability & potential project application.
• Contribute to region specific global brand requirements for all YOTEL Brands.
• Support on the review of YOTEL Brand Standards biannually & update relevant manuals, support documents & specifications.
• Site visits.
• Work collaboratively with Director of Interior Design on new hotel openings including supporting the snagging & approvals process.
• Support interiors post-opening Design reviews.
• Attend industry events, conferences & trade shows & prepare relevant award submissions aiding Business Development.