Senior Interior Designer
Woods Bagot
team leadership
client interaction
bid management
tender management
strategic planning
mentorship
The position carries with it significant career development, giving you the opportunity to influence the direction of the workplace sector at a studio, regional, and potentially global level. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership while also mentoring and empowering junior and mid-level designers, helping to shape the next generation of talent within Woods Bagot.
This role offers the chance to inform the future of the workplace sector within the studio, while also providing opportunities to explore and contribute to other sectors as the practice continues to evolve.
Based in our Brisbane studio, you will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of workplace interior design projects, ensuring outstanding outcomes for our clients. This role suits a versatile designer with strong conceptual thinking, backed by extensive experience in the workplace interior design sector. You will take responsibility for project programs, lead and inspire teams, and safeguard design quality across every stage of delivery.
- Lead interior design teams to develop a project from concept through to practical completion
- Liaise with engineering services and specialist sub consultants
- Lead bids and submissions for potential projects, competitions, and new clients
- Manage tender documentation package including drawings, schedules, and specifications
- Contribute to strategic business planning for the Interior Design sector
- Lead and mentor junior staff
- Contribute to the culture and development of the interior design team
- Manage construction documentation package including drawings, schedules, and specifications
indesign
photoshop
revit
bachelor’s degree
10+ years
stakeholder engagement
You are an accomplished Senior or Associate Interior Designer with a strong background in designing and delivering workplace fit-out projects. Confident in leading projects from concept through to completion, you combine design excellence with commercial awareness to achieve outcomes that meet client ambitions and exceed expectations.
As the successful candidate you will have experience working with a collaborative, creative and resourceful team. You have specialised experience in the design and construction of architectural projects.
Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- InDesign and Photoshop skills, hand sketching skills desirable
- 10-15+ years' experience (or equivalent) working in the Interior Design field
- Stakeholder engagement and ability to lead client meetings
- Experience in writing bids and submissions
- Demonstrate exceptional skills in concept design and narrative development
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture
- Ability and confidence in dealing with clients and consultants
- Familiar with Australian building regulations and standards
- Ability to write and manage project programs and experience delivering profitable projects
- Strong experience using Revit
At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.
Training + Development- the company may perform background checks for successful applicants. this information is not explicitly stated in the job description but is generally assumed in job applications.
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Years of Operation
The company has been leading in architecture and design for over a century and a half.
- Works across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.
- Known for its innovative approach, integrating creativity with technology to design inspiring spaces.
- Notable projects include large-scale urban developments, iconic public buildings, and transformative office spaces.
- Embraces a collaborative culture, combining expertise from diverse disciplines to create tailored solutions.
- Has a global presence with offices in major cities worldwide, shaping cities and communities through design.
- Uncompromising Design
- Rigorous Curiosity
- Effective Communication
- Collective Intelligence
- Dynamic Careers
- Inspiration
- Innovation
- Inclusiveness
2030 Challenge
Sustainability Target
Aligned with the Architects Declare and American Institute of Architects' 2030 Challenge, focusing on achieving climate action goals by 2030.
2050 Target
Net Zero Objective
Aims to achieve industry-wide net zero operational carbon by 2050, marking a significant commitment to sustainability.
6 Green Star
Sustainability Achievement
Delivered New Zealand’s first 6 Green Star certified building at 3 Te Kehu Way, setting a benchmark for sustainable design.
- Publishes annual “Climate Playbook” with Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives detailing commitments and measurable targets
- Integrates sustainability principles into projects through Global Impact Group
- Supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Designs projects like ‘Zero‑E’ aiming for zero‑energy/carbon neutral performance using integrated systems (photovoltaics, solar thermal, biogas fuel cell, waste digester)
Gender Diversity Targets
Commitment to Equal Representation
The company actively tracks and reports on its progress toward achieving gender diversity within its workforce.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression and veteran status.
- Believes building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design.
- Inclusive leadership and global studio network support individuals to bring their whole selves to work.
- Design Culture emphasises engaging clients, communities and designers through shared ideas and collective thinking.
- Culture & Belonging strategy includes designing for diversity, inclusion and flexibility (e.g., neurodiversity, personality typologies, retreat spaces).
