Senior Interior Designer

POSITION PURPOSE

ID WORK (PTY) Ltd IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BROLL PROPERTY GROUP (PTY)

LTD.

We are a multi-disciplinary consulting team focused on the design and build of the

workplace to deliver optimised and adaptive workspaces where everyone feels

included. We consider where people work and how people work – and how that relates

to business culture, efficiency, and profitability.

The team can manage workplace projects of any scale for both the commercial and

retail sectors which include existing premises refurbishments, new fit-outs, and

renovations throughout South Africa. ID WORK deliver a total end-to-end business

solution from inception to implementation.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Designer is responsible for leading the creative direction, design quality, and

delivery of interior design projects from concept through to completion. This role

combines hands-on design leadership with active mentorship of the design team,

ensuring consistently high standards across all project outputs while fostering growth,

capability, and effective resourcing within the team.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Design Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the conceptual development and execution of interior design projects

across all phases (concept, spatial planning, design development,

documentation, and site support).

• Ensure design solutions are innovative, functional, and aligned with client

objectives, budget, and project timelines.

• Maintain a strong design narrative across projects, ensuring consistency and

design integrity through to completion.

• Oversee production of design documentation, presentations, and technical

detailing to a high professional standard.

Team Mentorship & Development

• Actively mentor, guide, and support junior and intermediate designers in their

day-to-day work.

• Provide constructive design critique, technical guidance, and creative direction

to strengthen team output.

• Support skills development through knowledge-sharing, informal training, and

structured feedback sessions.

• Encourage a collaborative, solution-driven design culture within the team.

Resource Planning & Team Allocation Assistance

• Support the planning, allocation, and balancing of design resources across

multiple live projects.

• Assist in assigning designers to projects based on skills, capacity, and project

complexity.

• Monitor workload distribution within the design team to ensure efficiency, quality,

and realistic delivery timelines.

• Identify resourcing risks early and escalate capacity constraints where required.
• Collaborate with project leads to align resource planning with project

programmes and deadlines.

• Help optimise team utilisation while maintaining design quality and staff

wellbeing.

Project Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with project managers, consultants, contractors, and

suppliers to ensure design intent is accurately executed.

• Participate in client presentations, design workshops, and project meetings as a

senior design representative.

• Assist in resolving design and site-related challenges with practical, design-led

solutions.

Quality Control & Standards

• Review and sign off design deliverables before submission or client presentation.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with internal standards, brand expectations,

and technical requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and documentation

standards.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related

design field (required).

• Postgraduate qualification or additional certifications will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7–10 years’ professional experience in interior design or interior

architecture.

• Proven experience leading commercial interior projects (office environments

preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or guiding junior designers within a studio

environment.

• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end project delivery, from concept to site

execution.

SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL PROFIECIENCY

• Advanced proficiency in:

o REVIT

o SketchUp (or similar 3D modelling software)

o Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Experience with Enscape, V-Ray, or similar rendering tools advantageous.
• Strong capability in producing presentation boards, design documentation, and

technical drawing packages.

• Understanding of FF&E specification and interior construction detailing.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Act as a role model for design excellence, professionalism, and accountability.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the design team.
• Support a culture of learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Help identify and nurture emerging talent within the studio.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong conceptual and technical interior design capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Natural leadership and mentoring ability
• Strong attention to detail and design quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong resource planning and team coordination capability
• Solution-oriented and calm under pressure