Interior Designer for Hospitality and Commercial Projects in Cape Town
Humankind Group · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Humankind Group is looking for a creative Interior Designer to join their Cape Town team. You will work on exciting restaurant, hospitality and commercial projects from concept to completion. If you have 2 to 4 years of experience and a passion for designing spaces that people love, this could be a great fit. The role involves site travel, so a driver's licence is needed.
About the role
Join a dynamic team where you will transform ideas into functional and visually striking hospitality and commercial spaces. This role offers the chance to work on projects from start to finish, collaborating with project teams, suppliers and contractors.
You will be involved in creating design concepts, developing mood boards and material palettes, planning spaces with a focus on customer experience and operational flow, and producing technical drawings and FF&E schedules. You will also source furniture, finishes, lighting and décor, coordinate with suppliers and contractors, conduct site visits and ensure projects stay within budget and timelines.
To apply, please submit your updated CV, portfolio, current salary, salary expectation and notice period.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years' interior design experience within hospitality, restaurants, retail or commercial environments.
- Strong understanding of space planning, finishes, furniture, lighting and décor.
- Ability to interpret architectural and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar design software.
- Valid driver's licence with willingness to travel to project sites.
- Creative with excellent attention to detail.
- Commercially minded and solution driven.
- Highly organised with strong project management skills.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
- Passionate about hospitality design and creating memorable customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative interior design concepts and presentations.
- Produce mood boards, material palettes and design specifications.
- Plan functional hospitality and commercial spaces with a strong focus on customer experience and operational flow.
- Prepare technical drawings, layouts and FF&E schedules.
- Source furniture, finishes, lighting and décor.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and project teams.
- Conduct site visits and monitor project implementation.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget and agreed timelines.
Job details
- Organisation
- Humankind Group
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R31,667 to R35,000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Interior Designer role, make sure your portfolio truly showcases your creativity and attention to detail, especially any hospitality or commercial projects you have worked on. Highlight your proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and SketchUp, and don't forget to mention your driver's licence since site travel is required. In your cover letter, express your passion for creating memorable customer experiences through design. The company values commercially minded and organised individuals, so give examples of how you have managed projects within budget and timelines. Good luck!
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