Job Title: Senior Interior Designer

Job Summary:

Reporting to Marta, you will lead the design and delivery of Interior Architecture and FF&E projects in Spain and abroad.

What we’re looking for:

• Works alongside Marta to lead Interior Architecture and FF&E projects, supported by junior team members.
• Genuine passion for design, art and craftsmanship, with a strong eye for detail.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage top-tier clients as a trusted point of contact, representing the Studio at the highest level.
• Takes responsibility for delivering a seamless service to our clients.
• Project leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members.
• Proactive, with good instincts and open to feedback.
• International exposure — comfortable working across cultures and time zones, and coordinating with clients, suppliers and consultants outside Spain.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture.
• At least 6-8 years of post-graduate experience, with a minimum of 4 years in the luxury residential sector.
• International experience working on projects outside Spain (Europe, US, Middle East, LATAM, etc.) is essential.
• Proficiency in Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Suite.
• Strong background in Interior Architecture, high technical ability and broad knowledge of materiality.
• Passion for FF&E, with knowledge of suppliers, product and specialist finishes. Procurement experience is a plus.
• Experience across all project stages, from concept to completion.
• Understanding of project programs and deadlines.
• Understanding of project costs and budgets.
• Excellent eye for scale, detail and colour.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Fluency in Spanish and English required; French is a plus.

The role broken down:

Creative Direction

• With Marta, lead the creative and conceptual stages of the projects.
• Drive the design team, source new furniture, antiques and art, and bring fresh ideas to the studio.
• Design and develop bespoke furniture, including case pieces, upholstery, lighting and joinery.
• Present concepts and design solutions to clients.

Design + Project Management

• Lead projects and provide a seamless service to clients, with clear communication throughout.
• Deliver space planning, applying knowledge of planning processes and building regulations where relevant.
• Attend internal and external design meetings and support the team on conceptual and technical aspects.
• Produce delivery drawings and specifications to design intent package level.
• Coordinate project documentation, ensuring comments and revisions are up to date.
• Develop detailed specifications.
• Support Senior Management in producing project timelines and provide regular progress reports.
• Manage and check information produced by consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot problems while working across multiple projects.
• Apply strategic thinking. Forecast and communicate risks, and propose solutions.
• Close projects efficiently — support the team on snags and wrap-up.

Team support:

• Support the Management team by:
• Contributing to internal design standards and guidelines, and ensuring the team implements them.
• Streamlining processes to increase quality and efficiency.
• Monitoring the team's output and reporting back to Management.

• Overseeing Middleweight and Junior Designers across projects by:
• Mentoring and answering design queries.
• Redlining corrections and teaching the approved process.
• Continuously improve the Studio, the team's experience and studio culture.

How to Apply:

We are recruiting for immediate incorporation. Please send your CV, cover letter and portfolio to careers@martadelarica.es citing the job title in the subject line. We will start interviewing immediately.