About the company
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each with high-end service. Utopia also offers a wider ecosystem of leisure experiences and services available both to those staying on property and to external visitors.
Utopia designs and builds its properties in-house. Our team works across the full journey: from concept and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape, guest experience, and long-term operation. For architects and designers, this means working on properties from the ground up, with the ability to influence how each place is planned, built, and experienced. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a brand where service is personal, attentive, and built around each guest’s stay.
We’re a young, ambitious team with high standards and a hands-on approach. We value strong ideas, practical thinking, attention to detail, and people who are ready to take responsibility for their part of the work. If you’re interested in architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we invite you to grow with Utopia.
About the role
We are looking for a skilled and creative Senior Interior Designer to join our design team within the real estate development business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing interior concepts, assembling material palettes, producing mood boards, and preparing drawing sets across various RIBA stages. You should be comfortable working independently throughout the day, while coordinating with the team when needed and delivering clear intermediate results weekly. You will report to the lead designer, and collaborate with the wider team—including architects, CGI artists, consultants, the FF&E team, and client.
To succeed in this role, you should be organized, communicative, detail-oriented, and motivated to deliver consistent, high-quality work on time.
Location & Collaboration Format
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This is a fully remote job.
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We collaborate in Сentral European time zone (CET) or UK hours.
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Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation package for this position.
Responsibilities
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Own the full process from inception, concept development, through to detailed design and handover
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Ensure design integrity aligns with brand identity and delivers exceptional user experiences across all assets
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Collaborate with a team of interior designers, and 3D artists through every stage of project development
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Bring ground breaking and experiential ideas in materials, lighting, layout, and spatial storytelling
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Create distinctive design languages for various properties while preserving brand DNA.
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Work closely with the Head of Design and key client representatives
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Ensure alignment with RIBA stages, and facilitate technical design through to construction.
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Liaise effectively with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors
CV Requirements
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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture
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10+ years of experience in architectural design
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2-3+ years in a senior-level position with team oversight responsibilities
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Portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence and execution on high-end residential and hospitality projects
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Proven design ownership from concept to construction, ideally across multiple global locations
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Deep understanding of interior architecture processes and RIBA project stages
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Previous work with luxury brands or high-expectation clients
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Strong eye for detail, high creative standards, and visual innovation
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Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
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Ability to produce sketch renders for internal reviews in rendering software (such as 3D Max, Twinmotion, Lumnion, Vray, etc.)
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Strong documentation, mood boards, visual storytelling and presentation skills
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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professional level of English, Spanish is a plus
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Ability to work remotely
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Portfolio is a must
What We Offer
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Work on projects from concept to realization: contribute across the full architectural journey, from early vision and planning to execution and operational experience.
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Design with long-term impact: create spaces intended to become globally recognized hospitality destinations.
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Cross-disciplinary collaboration: work closely with interiors, landscape, construction, operations, and guest experience teams from the earliest stages.
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Creative influence from the ground up: contribute ideas before projects are locked into rigid systems or external frameworks.
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Global architectural exposure: work on location-specific projects influenced by diverse cultural, environmental, and hospitality contexts.
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High design standards: join a team deeply focused on detail, materiality, atmosphere, and timeless hospitality design.
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End-to-end development insight: gain exposure not only to design, but also to execution, operations, and the realities of luxury hospitality development.
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Exposure to luxury standards and materials: work with elevated design references, premium finishes, and globally inspired concepts.
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Influence guest experience through design: contribute to how spaces function emotionally as well as aesthetically.
By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be collected, processed, and retained by the company solely for the purposes of managing and assessing my candidacy.
Notice: This is a remote position based in South Africa.
