Join Azumi Group
We are looking for a Mid-Weight Interior Designer with in-depth experience in high-end hospitality fit-outs to join our growing In-House design team to deliver luxury restaurant projects around the globe. This is an office - based job.
As a Mid-Weight Interior Designer, your role is to contribute to the design process from the earliest stages, supporting the team with concept research, creative ideas, technical drawings, FF&E and material development. You will work across the Azumi brand portfolio, including new projects, refurbishments, pop-ups and occasional CapEx projects, helping to deliver projects with exceptional craftsmanship and forward thinking.
Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist in delivering strong and inspiring concept design presentations, including mood boards, hand sketches, material palettes and SketchUp models, bringing imaginative and fresh thinking to each project.
- Produce accurate AutoCAD drawing packages, including layout plans, elevations, joinery details and detailed interior elements, alongside specifications, schedules and reports.
- Research and source materials and FF&E, develop material and FF&E schedules and prototypes, and design bespoke furniture, lighting and, where relevant, custom upholstery.
- Collaborate with Senior and Lead Designers to develop layouts that consider the guest experience, confidently communicate design concepts and contribute to the development and delivery of projects.
- Learn and evolve the restaurant brand’s DNA and apply to brand projects as applicable.
- Attend design meetings, monitor project progress and manage your own timelines and suppliers’ timelines, while supporting Senior Designers, addressing challenges with solution-oriented thinking and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Inspire the team with fresh ideas and innovative design solutions.
What We Look For
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- Proven experience as a Mid-Weight Interior Designer in a comparable setting
- Luxury Hospitality or Retail experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite and InDesign.
- A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a team
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- A naturally friendly, customer-oriented individual who believes in our work of creating memorable dining experiences
Benefits
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
- Access to health-assured and employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
Life at Azumi
At Azumi, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honour the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
Azumi Group is an award-winning restaurant group bringing modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic destinations worldwide. Founded in 2002 with the opening of Zuma London, followed by the creation of ROKA in 2004, Azumi has grown into an internationally celebrated collection. With over 20 Zuma locations & multiple ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow, each venue offering a distinctive, memorable experience. In addition to Zuma and ROKA, our collection proudly includes standout concepts – Oblix, ETARU, and INKO NITO.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.