Senior Interior Designer

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Senior Interior Designer at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping environments that inspire, function beautifully, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. This position combines creative vision with strategic execution, leading interior design projects from initial concept through final construction across diverse sectors including corporate workplaces, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. You'll serve as both design leader and trusted advisor, developing comprehensive design solutions that respond thoughtfully to client objectives, user needs, and site-specific opportunities while navigating the practical realities of budget, timeline, and regulatory requirements. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees - and this role places you at the heart of that mission. Beyond individual project excellence, you'll contribute to team development by mentoring junior designers, fostering collaboration, and sharing your expertise across our studio. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, providing you with resources, relationships, and opportunities that amplify your impact. This position offers meaningful work on high-profile projects, the chance to advance your career within a supportive environment, and the satisfaction of creating spaces that genuinely enhance how people live, work, and connect.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead interior design projects from concept development through construction administration, ensuring all deliverables meet established quality standards, remain within budget parameters, and align with project timelines
• Develop innovative design concepts that synthesize client requirements, site constraints, user experience considerations, and brand identity while demonstrating creativity and technical feasibility
• Prepare compelling presentations including mood boards, material palettes, space plans, 3D visualizations, and design narratives to communicate concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders
• Produce detailed construction documentation using Revit, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, millwork details, and comprehensive specifications that meet code compliance requirements
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, specialty consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of interior systems with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure
• Oversee furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection, specification, procurement, and installation processes while managing vendor relationships and ensuring on-time delivery
• Facilitate design workshops and client meetings to understand organizational culture, functional needs, aesthetic preferences, and project success criteria while building trusted relationships
• Mentor intermediate and junior designers by providing constructive feedback, delegating tasks appropriately, and supporting their professional development through knowledge sharing and guidance
• Conduct site assessments, document existing conditions, attend construction meetings, and respond to field questions to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project execution

Sounds like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related discipline from an accredited institution
• 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in interior design practice, with demonstrated project leadership on complex, multi-phase projects
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for 3D modeling and construction documentation development (essential requirement)
• Strong capabilities with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) for creating presentation materials, graphics, and client-facing deliverables
• Comprehensive understanding of building codes, accessibility standards (ADA/AS 1428), fire safety regulations, and National Construction Code requirements as they apply to interior design
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and visual, with demonstrated ability to present design concepts persuasively to senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong space planning expertise including knowledge of ergonomics, circulation patterns, zoning strategies, and spatial efficiency optimization
• Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating range of project types, creative problem-solving, material selection expertise, technical documentation skills, and presentation capabilities
• Professional registration or certification (such as Certified Interior Designer or equivalent professional credential) or actively pursuing same (preferred)
• Experience with 3D visualization software including SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, Rhino, or similar platforms for design development and client presentations (preferred)
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and environmental rating systems such as Green Star, WELL Building Standard, LEED, or NABERS (preferred)
• Knowledge of workplace strategy, activity-based working principles, and contemporary workplace trends that support diverse work styles and organizational culture (preferred)
• Experience coordinating with lighting designers or demonstrated capability in lighting design fundamentals including photometric calculations and fixture specification (preferred)
• Proficiency with AI-powered design tools and generative AI platforms for concept exploration, rendering enhancement, design iteration, specification research, and documentation efficiency (preferred)
• Previous experience working on projects within the commercial real estate, corporate workplace, or hospitality sectors (preferred)
• Demonstrated business development skills including proposal preparation, client presentations, and ability to identify project opportunities (preferred)

Benefits:

Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistant program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid time off for volunteer work

Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognize and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

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