Senior Interior Designer

Utopia

Senior Interior Designer developing interior concepts for boutique hospitality in a fully remote role. Collaborating with architects and teams globally through all project stages.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full process from inception, concept development, through to detailed design and handover
Ensure design integrity aligns with brand identity and delivers exceptional user experiences across all assets
Collaborate with a team of interior designers, and 3D artists through every stage of project development
Bring ground breaking and experiential ideas in materials, lighting, layout, and spatial storytelling
Create distinctive design languages for various properties while preserving brand DNA.
Work closely with the Head of Design and key client representatives
Ensure alignment with RIBA stages, and facilitate technical design through to construction.
Liaise effectively with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture
10+ years of experience in architectural design
2-3+ years in a senior-level position with team oversight responsibilities
Portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence and execution on high-end residential and hospitality projects
Proven design ownership from concept to construction, ideally across multiple global locations
Deep understanding of interior architecture processes and RIBA project stages
Previous work with luxury brands or high-expectation clients
Strong eye for detail, high creative standards, and visual innovation
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to produce sketch renders for internal reviews in rendering software (such as 3D Max, Twinmotion, Lumnion, Vray, etc.)
Strong documentation, mood boards, visual storytelling and presentation skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
professional level of English, Spanish is a plus
Ability to work remotely
Portfolio is a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on projects from concept to realization: contribute across the full architectural journey, from early vision and planning to execution and operational experience.
Design with long-term impact: create spaces intended to become globally recognized hospitality destinations.
Cross-disciplinary collaboration: work closely with interiors, landscape, construction, operations, and guest experience teams from the earliest stages.
Creative influence from the ground up: contribute ideas before projects are locked into rigid systems or external frameworks.
Global architectural exposure: work on location-specific projects influenced by diverse cultural, environmental, and hospitality contexts.
High design standards: join a team deeply focused on detail, materiality, atmosphere, and timeless hospitality design.
End-to-end development insight: gain exposure not only to design, but also to execution, operations, and the realities of luxury hospitality development.
Exposure to luxury standards and materials: work with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.
Influence guest experience through design: contribute to how spaces function emotionally as well as aesthetically.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Architectural DesignConcept DevelopmentVisual StorytellingSketch RendersHigh-End Residential ProjectsHospitality DesignDetail OrientationCreative StandardsDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCreative ThinkingProblem SolvingClient Liaison

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Interior ArchitectureMaster's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture