Interior Designer (Mid-Level)

Required: Proficiency in SketchUp and experience designing for high-end hotels and hospitality projects are prerequisites for this role.About CCDFounded in 1994 by acclaimed designer Joe Cheng, CCD is a leading interior design consultancy specialising in international hospitality design. In 2022, CCD ranked No.1 globally on Interior Design magazine's "Top 10 Hospitality" list — the first Chinese design firm to take the top spot in the list's 45-year history. The practice holds over 100 international awards, including the Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design. With studios across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Australia and North America, our multicultural team delivers timeless, innovative design driven by narrative, materiality, light and atmosphere.About the RoleAs part of CCD's studio, you will support the spatial design of luxury hotel and high-end residential projects for leading international brands and private clients, working under the guidance of a Senior Designer or Director. Every CCD project begins with a unique concept narrative, and your role is to help translate that narrative into interior architecture, planning and documentation, carrying the story through every stage while balancing design quality, functionality and commercial outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport day-to-day spatial design on allocated hospitality and high-end residential projects, from early concept and space planning through to detailed documentation and on-site coordination, under the supervision of a Senior Designer or Director.Contribute spatial and architectural thinking to each project's concept design narrative, developed collaboratively with the wider design team.Develop and refine interior concepts, spatial planning and interior architecture that reflect CCD's design language while responding to each client's brand, brief and budget.Prepare and contribute to client presentations and design workshops, presenting concepts, design development and material direction with growing confidence.Work closely with the FF&E design team, reviewing their selections against the spatial concept and supporting their integration into the overall design.Coordinate key project components, bringing together inputs from FF&E, 3D and local consultants into one cohesive outcome, with oversight from the project lead.Prepare clear, high-quality documentation suitable for tender and construction, coordinating with architects, engineers and other project consultants.Attend client, consultant and site meetings as required, supporting the Senior Designer in representing the design intent through construction and resolving queries as they arise.Collaborate closely with CCD studios in Asia, the Middle East and Europe to align concepts, documentation standards and design quality across offices.Contribute to internal design reviews, sharing knowledge and supporting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.About YouA degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.3–6 years' experience as an Interior Designer in a design studio environment, with built or well-documented hotel/hospitality projects; luxury high-end residential experience is a plus.Strong design and documentation skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp (must) and Adobe Creative Suite.Good working knowledge of building codes, contract documentation and coordination with MEP and structural consultants.Comfortable presenting to clients and contributing to design discussions, with the confidence to grow into a senior-facing role.Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team, managing your own workstreams and meeting deadlines within an agreed design narrative.Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate smoothly with senior designers and directors in other offices, managing design information across time zones.A collaborative, detail-focused approach and genuine interest in both hospitality and residential design, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.Why Join CCDOpportunity to work on significant hotel and high-end residential projects internationally.Exposure to a global design practice with studios in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.A supportive, collaborative team culture that values initiative, shared learning and growth in design and coordination skills.Clear path to develop toward a Senior Designer role.