Interior Design Lead (Mid-weight Interior Designer)

About Us
At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.

About Us
At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.

About The Opportunity

The position requires a proven track record as an exceptional creative interior designer and an understanding of brand identity at its deepest level.

The Global Design Studio group is an international, interdisciplinary team that includes architects, interior designers, graphic artists, and workplace strategists. With this in mind, you must be able to work alongside our other global functional teams in these sectors, bringing a cross‑functional mindset that allows us to grow better together. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and encourage out‑of‑the‑box creative thinking while ensuring our product does not lose speed or quality and report into the Design Studio Senior Manager.

Periodic travel may be required and portfolios must be submitted for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support key initiatives from creation to implementation.
• Participate in ideating the conceptual framework for the project.
• Coordinate closely with the Design & Creative Director focused on defining and maintaining an on‑brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood and program
• Communicate regularly to management and the project team with project updates and work alongside and receive mentorship from Design & Creative Director.
• Design Deliverables: Produce complete design packages, including interior design drawings, lighting strategy, joinery and FF&E specifications, technical drawings, and AoR and GC coordination.
• Space Planning: For each project, identify and arrange the functional requirements, high‑level programming, code analysis, and space planning. Produce all design and handoff packages using Revit, including programming, layout, AoR and GC handoff, and stakeholder‑related deliverables.
• Stay current with design, material, and FF&E, and liaise with Supply Chain and Logistics leadership and vendors to optimise FF&E selection and procurement.
• Lead internal and external team meetings as needed, providing clear, concise, and actionable agendas and communication.

About You

Does the below sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree in design or design‑related field, including but not limited to Interior Design or Architecture.
• 3+ years professional design experience on high‑quality commercial or hospitality interiors; mixed‑use residential, cultural, and institutional experience will also be considered.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding, high‑quality design.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Excellent decision‑making skills.
• Self‑directed with a high level of initiative and a 'can do' attitude and open to feedback.
• Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner.
• Strong time management skills.
• Exceptional at joinery design with a great understanding of critical FF&E principles and dimensions.
• Having a good understanding of construction materials, a keen eye for finishes, and an ability to use colour combinations effectively.
• Skilled staging and styling spaces.
• Possessing good spatial perception and sensitivity towards lighting requirements in each space.
• Passionate and curious about the built environment. Maintain a desire for design knowledge.
• Proficient in the following programs: BIM Revit (Essential), Enscape, all things Google, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open‑minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

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